explanations for forgetting - interference Flashcards
1
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what is interference theory?
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- is the cause of forgetting
- two pieces of infomation disrupt each other
- an explanation for forgetting LTM
2
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proactive interference?
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when an old memory interferes with a new one
3
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retroactive interference?
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when a newer memory interferes with an old one
4
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mcgeoch and mcdonald 1931 found…
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in both types of interference the interference is worse when the memories are similar
5
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procedure
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- studied RI by chnanging the amount of similarity between 2 sets of materials
- participants had to learn different tyes of new lists
6
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group 1
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synonyms
7
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group 2
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antonyms
8
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group 3
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words unrelated to the original
9
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group 4
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consonant syllables
10
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group 5
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three digit numbers
11
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group 6
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no new list just rested
12
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findings
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- group 1 (synonyms) produced worst recall
- this shows interference is strongest when the memories are similar
13
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strengths: baddeley and hitch 1977
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-asked rugby players to recall names f the teamd they ha dplayed in a season players who played the most games had the worst recall
-can be applied to real life situations
-increases the validity
14
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limitations
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- interefernce may cause frogetting but is unusual
- conditions are rare unlike in a lab where condition is created for an ideal situation for interference
