Description: (Psychologist, Educationist, University teacher)
Hermann Ebbinghaus was a distinguished German psychologist recognized for his groundbreaking research in memory studies. He is renowned for uncovering the forgetting curve, which explains how information diminishes over time without regular review. Ebbinghaus also introduced the spacing effect, emphasizing the advantages of spacing study sessions for improved memory retention. Moreover, he was the first to delineate the learning curve, illustrating the progression of learning new material. Ebbinghaus's significant contributions continue to influence the field of psychology.