The Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve suggests that forgetting
A)occurs slowly at first, then speeds up.
B)occurs uniformly over time.
C)occurs quickly at first, and then slows down.
D)does not occur until at least 24 hours have passed.
E)is complete within the first few hours.

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The Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve suggests that memory loss happens rapidly within the first few days or hours after learning, and then the rate of forgetting slows down.

The Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve Suggests That Forgetting