Explainations For Forgetting: Interference Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Define proactive retrieval
A
OLD memory blocks NEW
Degree forget= increase as similar
2
Q
Retroactive retrieval
A
NEW blocks OLD memory
+ if info similar
3
Q
What is the interference theory?
A
= explain y forget occurs=
1 memory blocks another
= 1 or both distorted/ forgotten
4
Q
RETROACTIVE INTERFERENCE RESEARCH ð
A
McGeoch x Mc Donald
Learn 10 words, 6 conditions
1= synonyms
2=antonyms
3=uneelated
4=non sense
5=3 - digit NÅ
6= no new list
Group 1 = worst recall
Interference= inc if mems similar