Explainations For Forgetting: Retrieval Failure Theory

Question 1

Define retreival failure theory

Answer 1

Form of forgetting= occurs if dont have proper cues to trigger mems

Mem= available, not accessible without cue

Question 2

Define cues

Answer 2

A trigger of info

May be leaningful of indirectly linked

As encoded at time of learning

May be external (environ)

Or internal (mood)

Recall= ++ if in same situation as processed

Question 3

Define context x state dependent forgetting

Answer 3

Context= forgetting as recall in diff EX setting

State= forget as recall in diff INT setting

Question 4

Describe Godden x Baddeleys Research

Answer 4

A: Context dependent forgetting

P: divers learn word list; underwayer x on land + recall in either

F: = 40% higher in matched than unmatched conditions

C: EX cues at learning help trigger info if at recall

Question 5

Describe Carter and Cassaday’s Research

Answer 5

A: state- dependent forgetting

P: learn x recall word list on or off antihistamine drugs (drowsy)= 4 conditions

F: mismatch between states= worse recall

C: internal cues at learning help trigger mems if at recall