The Forgetting Curve is a concept developed by psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus in the late 19th century. It illustrates how information is lost over time when there is no attempt to retain it. Ebbinghaus found that people forget information rapidly after learning it, with the most significant loss occurring within the first few days. To combat the effects of the Forgetting Curve, techniques such as spaced repetition can be employed. This method involves reviewing information at increasing intervals, which helps reinforce memory retention and counteracts the natural decline in recall over time.