explanations for forgetting Flashcards
1
Q
what is interference
A
forgetting due to one memory blocking the other causing memory to be forgotten
2
Q
what are the two types of interference
A
pro active - old memory interfere with new one
retro active - new memory interfere with old one
3
Q
what is retrieval failure
A
a form for forgetting, happens when we dont have the right cues memory is available just not accessible
