MCQ Answer
A. memory based on visual images
B. long-term memory
C. muscular memory
D. short-term memory and sensory memory
Correct
Explanation
Decay theory suggests that memory traces fade over time if they are not rehearsed or utilized. This theory is most applicable to sensory memory and short-term memory, where information is held only briefly. In these systems, the lack of active maintenance leads to rapid loss, whereas long-term memory is generally considered more stable and less prone to simple temporal decay.
Correct Answer
short-term memory and sensory memory