Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

We forget --- percent of what we learn everyday

  1. 50

  2. 20

  3. 100

  4. 80
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ebbinghaus forgetting curve shows we rapidly forget newly learned information without reinforcement. The 80% figure is commonly cited for initial memory loss, though actual forgetting rates vary based on factors like material complexity, sleep, review timing, and individual differences.

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