Memory: explanations for forgetting Flashcards
1
Q
What is the interference theory?
A
-other memories that get in the way of you remembering something
-the similar material the more likely for interference
2
Q
What are the different types of interference?
A
-retroactive
-proactive
3
Q
What is retroactive interference?
A
-new memories that affect old
4
Q
What is proactive interference?
A
-old memories that effect new
5
Q
What supports this explanation?
A
-underwood:
.participants asked to memories words on a list recalled better from the earlier list
6
Q
What are some of the things that don’t support the explanation?
A
-research was artificial (lab setting)
-individual differences:
.Kane and Engle - participants with better working memory spans are less influences by proactive
