Two people learned nonsense syllables and then tried to recall them after up to eight hours had elapsed.Jenkins and Dallenbach observed that forgetting occurred least rapidly when the individuals spent their time
A) physically exercising.
B) playing a card game.
C) watching television.
D) sleeping.

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Jenkins and Dallenbach observed that forgetting occurred least rapidly when the individuals were asleep. During sleep, memories are consolidated and transferred from short-term to long-term storage, making them more stable and less likely to be forgotten.

Two People Learned Nonsense Syllables and Then Tried to Recall