explanations for forgetting:interference Flashcards
1
Q
what is the interference theory?
A
forgetting because one memory blocks another causing one or both memories to be distorted or forgotten.
2
Q
what is proactive interference?
A
when old info prevents the recall of new info
3
Q
who was the researcher for proactive interference?
A
- underwood
- pps when told to learn a list of words they did not learn the bottom words as well as the top
- pps = memorised 10 or more lists after 24hrs = only remembered 20% of what was learnt HE if they learnt 1 list they remembered 70%
4
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what is retroactive interference?
A
when new info gets in the way of recall of old info
