Forgetting Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main explanations for forgetting?
A
Memory disappears from the brain (STM)
Memory is still stored but cannot be retrieved (LTM)
2
Q
What is the cause of memory disappearing from STM?
A
Trace decay and displacement
3
Q
What is the cause of memory disappearing from LTM?
A
Interference and lack of retrieval cues
4
Q
What are the two types of interference?
A
Proactive and retroactive
5
Q
What is proactive interference?
A
You cannot learn a new task because of an old task that has been learnt (old memories disrupt new memories)
6
Q
What is retroactive interference?
A
You cannot remember a previously learnt task due to the learning of a new task (new memories disrupt old memories)
