Decay theory
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Decay theory
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The Decay theory is a theory that proposes that memory fades due to the mere passage of time. Information is therefore less available for later retrieval as time passes and memory, as well as memory strength, wears away. When an individual learns something new, a neurochemical "memory trace" is created. However, over time this trace slowly disintegrates. Actively rehearsing information is believed to be a major factor counteracting this temporal decline. It is widely believed that neurons die of
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Theory that proposes that memory fades due to the mere passage of time
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decay_theory
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2023-09-15T15:06:16Z
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