2.5 Memory | Explanations for forgetting: Interference Flashcards
What is interference?
Forgetting because one memory blocks another, one or both of the memories become distorted or forgotten
What memory is interference concerned with?
Long term memory
What is the nature of forgetting in the LTM?
We cannot access the information even though it is available
When is the degree of forgetting greater?
When the memories are similar
What is proactive interference?
Forgetting occurs when older memories - already stored - disrupts the recall of newer memories
Who discovered the impact of similarity on forgetting?
McDonald and McGeogh
What was the procedure of their study?
Participants had a list and they had to get 100% accuracy then they learned a new list
What was the setup of the study?
Group 1 - Synonyms
Group 2 - Antonyms
Group 3 - Words unrelated to the original words
Group 4 - Consonant syllables
Group 5 - Three-digit numbers
Group 6 - No new list
Why does similarity have an effect on forgetting?
Harder to store new info or overwrites old info
