Retrieval Faliure

Question 1

What is the retrieval faliure theory

Answer 1

We forget due to a lack good cues

Question 2

What are the 2 types of retrieval faliure

Answer 2

Context dependent
State dependent

Question 3

Describe the study on context-dependent forgetting.

Answer 3

Godden and Baddeley (1975) found that with deep-water divers, recall (of a list of words) in matching conditions was significantly larger than non-matching conditions

Question 4

Describe the study on state-dependent forgetting

Answer 4

Carter and Cassaday (1998), used a similar method to Godden and Baddley but with anti-histamines. Recall rates were 40% higher in matching conditions.

Question 5

Give evaluate retrieval faliure theory

Answer 5

+ Research backed: Godden and Baddeley and Carter and Cassaday found significant results
T: Credible theory

• Unrealistic conditions: Conditions in real life are not as polar as water and land
  T: Low external valdity
• Godden and Baddeley did their experiment for recognition instead of recall: no significant difference was found
  T: Limited explaination