Which type of forgetting occurs when memory traces weaken because these memories have not been periodically utilized or retrieved?
A)suppression
B)disuse
C)consolidation
D)encoding failure

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Disuse, also known as decay theory, suggests that memories fade or weaken over time if they are not accessed or used, leading to forgetting. This is often summarized by the phrase "use it or lose it."

Which Type of Forgetting Occurs When Memory Traces Weaken Because