Ebbinghaus (1885)
Hermann von Ebbinghaus did one of the earliest studies of memory and forgetting. Although I don't recommend using this study on an examination because it is so old, it is a good example of early psychological research. The study has many methodological concerns. In addition, this is a good study because so many people like to say, "You know, you only remember 25% of what you learn in school." Understanding this study...