Unit 3 (Memory) - Forgetting

Question 1

Forgetting

Answer 1

The inability to remember previously stored information -> can occur due to errors in encoding, storage or retrieval

Question 2

Encoding Failure

Answer 2

Failure to remember information because it has not been adequately encoded and transferred to long-term memory

Question 3

Retrieval Failure

Answer 3

The inability to access previously stored information because of lack of appropriate retrieval cues

Question 4

Interference

Answer 4

When memory retrieval is disrupted or interfered by other memories

Question 5

2 Types of Interference

Answer 5

Proactive & Retroactive

Question 6

Proactive Interference

Answer 6

The ability to recall new information is disrupted by old information

Question 7

Proactive Interference Example

Answer 7

Entering a new password but accidently typing your old password

Question 8

Retroactive Interference

Answer 8

The ability to recall old information is disrupted by new information

Question 9

Retroactive Interference Example

Answer 9

You get a new phone number so it is difficult to remember old phone number