Exp Of Forg Retrieval Failure Due To Absence Of Cues

Question 1

Intro AO1

Answer 1

• forg occurs when info still in ltm but can’t be accessed due to a lack of mem cues

Question 2

Context dependent forgetting

Answer 2

-forg occurs due to lack of external cues to trigger recall
-coz environment is diff at recall to when info coded meaning forg more likely
-e.g p may forget info sitting a exam in diff classroom to which learned the info

Question 3

State dependant forgetting

Answer 3

-forg occurs due to lack of internal cues to trigger recall
-coz p internal physical or emotional state it diff at recall to when info was coded meaning forgetting more likely
-e.g p may forg dance routine on stage coz when they learned routine they been calm but on stage anxious

Question 4

Rts context depend forgetting
AO3

Answer 4

P-Godden è baddeley
E-scuba drivers given list words to learn either in land or under water. Then asked to recall lists in same setting or opposite
E-found ppt more likely forget words if tested in opposite location
L-supp coz demonstrates lack of external cues forgetting more likely

Question 5

Rts state dependent forg
AO3

Answer 5

P-Goodwin et al
E-male volunteer asked to learn list of words either drunk or sober state. Then asked to recall words 24h later either same or opposite state
E-found ppt more likely to forg if tested in opposite state to which had learnt words
L-support coz demonstrates lack of internal cues forgetting more likely

Question 6

AO3 limitation

Answer 6

P-lack mundane realism
E-use of artificial tasks such as learning lists of words
E-therefore diff to generalise findings to every day cases of forg as in real life we be learning much more complex info e.g psych theories that may not be that easily accessed with an internal or external cue.
L-reducing external validity of research