In the curve of forgetting developed by Ebbinghaus, the greatest amount of forgetting occurs ________.
A) within the first hour after learning new material
B) within the first day after learning new material
C) near the end of the retrieval period
D) near the middle of the retrieval period

Question

In the curve of forgetting developed by Ebbinghaus, the greatest amount of forgetting occurs ________.
A) within the first hour after learning new material 
B) within the first day after learning new material
C) near the end of the retrieval period 
D) near the middle of the retrieval period

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ebbinghaus's curve of forgetting shows that the most significant drop in memory retention happens within the first hour after learning new material.

In the Curve of Forgetting Developed by Ebbinghaus, the Greatest