Memory; A Contribution to Experimental Psychology

Hermann Ebbinghaus, a pioneering German psychologist, conducted groundbreaking experiments on memory, leading to key concepts such as the forgetting curve and learning curve. His 1885 work, "On Memory," details his self-experiments that explore the dynamics of learning and forgetting. Ebbinghaus's findings reveal how quickly we forget information, with the most significant decline occurring shortly after learning. His research remains relevant today, providing insights into the processes of memory retention and loss.