Juan studies for his biology class each day.He generally reviews material covered previously as well as the new material.Based on what you know about Ebbinghaus' retention curve,what can Juan expect to experience during his study sessions?
A) He will require less and less time to relearn the previous material.
B) He will need to spend more time studying each day.
C) He will find that classical conditioning impairs his memory of previously learned material.
D) He will find that automatic processing impairs his memory of new material.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ebbinghaus' retention curve shows that memory retention decreases over time without review or rehearsal. However, by regularly reviewing previously learned material, Juan can expect to slow down the forgetting process and require less and less time to relearn the material each time he reviews it. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Juan Studies for His Biology Class Each Day