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Unit 5 – Cognitive Psychology
Topic 5.5
How could one argue against the idea that decay theory entirely explains forgetting?
If memories decayed over time, then people wouldn't be able to recall any old memories at all.
Decay theory suggests that no one would ever remember anything from their childhood.
Memories can't physically decay because they're not material entities.
Decay theory ignores the role of interference in forgetting.
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