What has been the fate of decay theory in the psychology of memory?
A) It has become increasingly popular.
B) It was rejected soon after Ebbinghaus' initial work.
C) Its popularity has remained relatively constant over the decades.
D) It has declined in popularity over time.

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Decay theory has declined in popularity over time as research has shown that forgetting is not solely due to the passage of time, but also involves interference from other memories and cues, as well as the retrieval process itself.

What Has Been the Fate of Decay Theory in the Psychology