Decay theory would have the hardest time dealing with any research finding suggesting that ____.
A) recognition memory lasts longer than recall memory
B) memories can last a very long time, even if they have not been accessed periodically
C) both proactive and retroactive interference are equally likely to create problems for memory retrieval
D) explicit memories are more easily forgotten than implicit memories

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Decay theory suggests that forgetting occurs due to the deterioration of memory traces over time. If research findings suggest that memories can last a very long time even if they have not been accessed periodically, it would contradict the central premise of decay theory. The other options (A, C, and D) do not directly challenge the idea of decay theory.

Decay Theory Would Have the Hardest Time Dealing with Any