MEMORY: interference A01 Flashcards

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what is interference?

A

forgetting because one memory blocks another, causing one or both memories to be distorted or forgotten

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What are the two types of interfernce?

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proactive and retroactive

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What is proactive interference?

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when old memories interfere the recall of new memories

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example of proactive interference?

A

you say your old postcode and not your new one

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what is retroactive interfernce?

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when new memories interfere with the recall of old memories.

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example of retroactive interfernce?

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you get a new phone number and can’t remember your old number.

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