You are trying to remember a short list of letters, numbers, or words after seeing or hearing them once. If it takes you more than four to six seconds to repeat the list, you will forget some of the items due to
A)memory decay.
B)disuse.
C)consolidation.
D)suppression.

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Memory decay refers to the loss of memory over time, particularly when information is not rehearsed or repeated, leading to forgetting items from a short list if not repeated within a few seconds.

You Are Trying to Remember a Short List of Letters