The decay theory of forgetting:
A)has more research supporting it than the other theories of forgetting.
B)is contradicted by the fact that a retrieval cue can trigger the recall of events experienced long ago.
C)has proven useful in explaining how anterograde amnesia occurs.
D)has proven useful in understanding why long-term potentiation occurs.

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The fact that a retrieval cue can trigger the recall of events experienced long ago contradicts the decay theory of forgetting, which suggests that memories simply fade away over time.

The Decay Theory of Forgetting