EXPLANATIONS FOR FORGETTING: retrieval failure

Question 1

Burger for context dependant forgetting (expl for forgetting- retrieval failure)

Answer 1

B: Context-dependent forgetting: recall is more difficult when the context during retrieval differs from the context during encoding.
U: Environmental cues present during learning enhance retrieval when matched.
R: Supported by Godden and Baddeley’s study, showing divers recalled words better in the same environment as learning.
G: Strength: Illustrates the importance of environmental factors in memory recall.
E: Crucial for understanding how context influences the retrieval process and memory accuracy.
R: Weakness: Practical applications may be limited; contexts can vary greatly in real life.

Question 2

Burger for state dependant forgetting (expl for forgetting- retrieval failure)

Answer 2

B: State-dependent forgetting: recall is hindered when the individual’s internal state at retrieval differs from the state during encoding.
U: Mood or physiological state can serve as cues for memory retrieval.
R: Supported by studies such as those by Carter and Cassaday, showing recall improved when mood states matched.
G: Strength: Highlights the role of internal states in facilitating or inhibiting memory recall.
E: Important for understanding how emotions and mental states affect memory retrieval.
R: Weakness: Difficulty in controlling or replicating specific states in experimental settings.