the forgeting curve

The forgetting curve describes how our memory of newly learned information diminishes over time if we don't review or reinforce it. Initially, we forget the details quickly, but the rate of forgetting slows down with continued reinforcement. Essentially, without revisiting the material, our ability to recall drops significantly soon after learning but then stabilizes. This concept highlights the importance of spaced repetition—reviewing information at increasing intervals—to help retain knowledge longer and improve long-term memory.