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Unit 5 – Cognitive Psychology
Topic 5.4
What does the decay theory propose about memory loss over time?
Memories are inherently flawed and inaccurate from creation.
Memories fade and disappear if not used or accessed for a period of time.
Memories get distorted by current inferences and beliefs.
Similar memories can interfere with each other, causing forgetting.
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