Decay theory can be used to explain forgetting in _______ but not _______.
A) STM;LTM
B) STM;sensory register
C) LTM;STM
D) LTM;sensory register

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Decay theory suggests that forgetting occurs because memory traces fade over time. This theory is more applicable to short-term memory (STM) where information is not rehearsed and thus fades quickly, but it is not as applicable to long-term memory (LTM) where forgetting is more often due to retrieval failure or interference.

Decay Theory Can Be Used to Explain Forgetting in _______