Which mechanism of forgetting is most consistent with decay theory?
A) dissolving memory traces
B) interference theory
C) motivated forgetting
D) reconstruction theory

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Decay theory suggests that memories fade or decay over time due to disuse, which would involve the dissolving of memory traces. This process is similar to a muscle atrophying due to lack of use.

Which Mechanism of Forgetting Is Most Consistent with Decay Theory