Explanations for Forgetting

Question 1

Why do we forget

Answer 1

COS THE PAIN IS TOO MUCH TO REMEMBER
Memory traces gradually decay over time
During any delay a memory is subject to the effects of time and interference from other experiences
Memories seem to be forgotten cos we no longer have the appropriate reminders (lack of rehearsal)
U r more likely to forget smth u didnt pay attention to when it originally happened
U r more likely to forget or get mixed up w similar pieces of material

Question 2

What is interference

Answer 2

One memory blocks another
Might result in forgetting/distorting one or the other or both

Question 3

What are the 2 types of interference

Answer 3

Proactive
Retroactive

Question 4

What is proactive interference

Answer 4

stfu zaid ur annoying me
Forgetting occurs when older memories, disrupt the recall of newer memories
e.g. u have difficulties (I GOT EM TOO) learning the names of the students in ur psychology class instead you keep remembering the names of the students in ur maths group last yr
OLD MEMORY REPLACES NEW
PRO = FORWARD

Question 5

What is retroactive interference

Answer 5

Forgetting occurs when newer memories disrupt the recall of older memories already stored
e.g. u have difficulties (SAY IT W ME U GOT EM TOO) remembering the names of the students in ur psychology group last year cos u learnt the names of ur psych class this year
NEW REPLACES OLD
RETRO = BACKWARD