Explanations For Forgetting - Interference Theory Flashcards

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What are the two explanations of forgetting?

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Interference theory and retrieval failure due to absence of cues

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What is interference theory divided into?

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Proactive interference and Retroactive interference

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Describe what is meant by interference theory?

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  • suggests forgetting is due to 2 lots of info coded at the same time, being confused in the LTM
  • 1 memory disrupts the ability to recall another memory, this is more likely to happen when info is similar
  • there are two types of interference, proactive and retroactive
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Define proactive interference

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  • forgetting occurs when past info disrupts recall of new info stored
  • e.g. memory of old phone number means u forget new one
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Define retroactive interference

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  • forgetting occurs when new info disrupts recall of past info stored
    e.g. memory of new license plate means u forget old one
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What are the three AO3 points to evaluate interference theory as an explanation of forgetting?

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RTS by McGeoch and McDonald
Discussion - high in reliability
Weakness - lacks mundane realism

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