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What is the commonest type of forgetfulness, according to Lynd? - English

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What is the commonest type of forgetfulness, according to Lynd?

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The commonest type of forgetfulness occurs in the matter of posting letters. The author himself has forgotten to post his own letters many times.

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Chapter 3.1: Forgetting - Exercises [Page 70]

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Chapter 3.1 Forgetting
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