M5. EFF: Interference Flashcards
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Interference
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- the recall of one memory blocks the recall of another
- causing: forgetting, distorted perceptions of memories
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Retroactive Interference
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- NEW memories block recollection of old memories
- McGeoch et al. : P’s in 6 groups to recall lists of words (synonyms, antonyms, words unrelated to original list, 3 digit numbers, consonant syllables, NO new list - control)
- those who learnt synonym list recallled 3.1 less correct items on average (compared to control)
- supports idea that extent of forgetting is larger with two similar items
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Proactive Interference
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OLD memories block recollection of new memories
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- Eval: lacks eco-validity
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- artificial stimuli used in tasks (lists of words with no meaning to participants)
- LOW MUNDANE REALISM
- likely to learn lists of meaningful words in real life; which we also draw links upon
- therefore lacks ecological validity
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+ Eval: Lab Experiments
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- extraneous and confounding variables (such as excess noise that may interfere with recall) removed; meaning that a causal relationship can be drawn