Ebbinghaus found that information is forgotten:

Correct option is C

Hermann Ebbinghaus conducted pioneering research on memory and forgetting, leading to the formulation of the Forgetting Curve.

Correct Answer: (3) Quickly at first, then tapering off gradually

-Ebbinghaus' Forgetting Curve shows that forgetting happens rapidly after learning but slows down over time.
-Most forgetting occurs within the first few hours or days, followed by a gradual decline.
-If information is not reinforced, about 50% is forgotten within an hour, and 80% within a few days.
-However, the rate of forgetting decreases over time, meaning information retained after a certain period is likely to stay longer.

Graph of the Forgetting Curve:
Steep decline → Slower decline → Plateau

Information Booster:
-Ebbinghaus' Forgetting Curve (1885) is one of the earliest studies on memory retention.
-Forgetting is highest within the first hour after learning.
-Review and reinforcement help retain information longer (e.g., spaced repetition).
-Causes of forgetting: Decay, interference, retrieval failure.
-Overlearning (repeated study beyond mastery) reduces forgetting.
-Memory retention is improved through active recall and spaced practice.