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How soon does a word we experienced once start underoing decay before its representation in memory can be reinforced by another experience of it?
Can you tell me more about those factors you mentioned?
Sure. Let me start with the initial memory trace. If your first exposure to a word is shallow or cursory, it may not create a robust enough mental representation to withstand the effects of decay. On the other hand, if your initial encounter with the word involves deeper processing, such as elaboration, organization, or repetition, it may establish a stronger and more durable memory trace. Additionally, the context in which the word is learned, such as the semantic or syntactic surrounding of the word, can influence how well it is retained. Finally, the amount of time that passes before encountering the word again can impact how much forgetting has taken place, but it's not necessarily a linear relationship.