explanations for forgetting- interference

Question 1

is this for long term or short term memory

Answer 1

long term

Question 2

what are the types of interference

Answer 2

proactive - occurs when an older memory interferes with a newer one

retroactive- when a newer memory interferes with an older one

Question 3

explain the research of effects of similarity

who discovered this

Answer 3

in both PI and RI interference is worse when the memories are similar

discovered by McGeoch and McDonald (1931)

Question 4

explain the procedure on research on the effects of similarity

Answer 4

studied retroactive interference by changing the amount of similarity between two sets of material
- participants had to learnt a list of 10 words until they could remember them with 100% accuracy. they then learnt a new list

6 groups of participants who had to learn different types of new lists

1. synonyms
   2, antonyms
2. words related to original ones
   4.consonant syllables
3. 3-digit numbers
4. no new list- control group

Question 5

explain the findings and conclusions

Answer 5

when the participants were asked to recall the original list of words, the most similar material produced the worst recall- shows interference is strongest when the memories are similar

Question 6

evaluate explanations for forgetting- interference

Answer 6

real-world interference (strength)
- there is interference in everyday situations
- Baddeley and Hitch (1977) asked rugby players to recall the names of teams they played against during a rugby season. Found players who played the most games had the poorest recall and increased validity.