The Forgetting Curve

Question 0

Pattern of retention

Answer 0

20 minutes: 58.2%
1 hour: 44.2%
9 hours: 35.8%
1 day: 33.7%
2 days: 27.8%
6 days: 25.4%
31 days: 21.1%

Question 1

Forgetting

Answer 1

The inability to retrieve previously stored information when wanted

Is adaptive because our minds would become cluttered with memories otherwise

Question 2

Earliest work

Answer 2

By Ebbinghaus using nonsense syllables

Question 3

Improving memory

Answer 3

Revising and reviewing information allows for improved memory/reduced forgetting

Optimum time is later in the day or next morning

Question 4

Forgetting curve

Answer 4

Shows the rate and amount of forgetting that occurs over time