Interference Theory of Forgetting - MEMORY

Question 1

definition of interference

Answer 1

one memory disturbs the recall of another, more likely to happen if memories are similar

Question 2

proactive interference

Answer 2

new info lost as there is already similar old info

Question 3

retroactive interference

Answer 3

old info lost as similar new info is learnt

Question 4

experiment for proactive interference

Answer 4

Underwood (1957)

Question 5

what happened in Underwood (1957) exp.

Answer 5

1 group learnt 10 random word lists 24hrs before, 1 one didn’t - asked to recall a new list given

Question 6

what experiment design and type was Underwood (1957)

Answer 6

independent groups design

lab experiment type

Question 7

findings of Underwood (1957)

Answer 7

Recall significantly worse in test condition

Question 8

experiment for retroactive interference

Answer 8

Baddeley and Hitch (1977)

Question 9

what happened in Baddeley and Hitch (1977) exp.

Answer 9

rugby - 1 group played all games in season, 1 group of injured early on so missed some
recall of opponent names

Question 10

experiment design and type of Baddeley and Hitch (1977)

Answer 10

independent groups design

natural experiment type

Question 11

findings of Baddeley and Hitch (1977)

Answer 11

Recall significantly worse when players completed the season