Explanations of forgetting: Retrieval failure

Question 1

Retrieval failure

Answer 1

occurs due to the absense of cues. an explanation for forgetting based on the idea that the issue relates to being able to retrieve a memory that is there but not accessible.

Question 2

Context dependant forgetting

Answer 2

This is when an individual recalls better when in the same room as they originally learnt it - study by abernethy

Question 3

State depending forgetting

Answer 3

Drunk vs Sober = Goodwin

Question 4

A03: Lots of research support

Answer 4

Tulving demonstrated the power of cues in a lab experiment

Question 5

A03: Real world applications

Answer 5

Mental reinstatement is just as effective as actually being in that same room.