Explanations for forgetting AO1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Interference
A
we forget because our ltm become disrupted whilst its coded
2
Q
2 types of interference
A
retroactive
proactive
3
Q
proactive interfernece
A
old info interferes with new info
4
Q
retroactive interference
A
new info interferes with old info
5
Q
interference is more likely when
A
2 pieces of info are similar (response competition)
there is a large gap between instances of learning
6
Q
cue dependent forgetting
A
Retrieval due to absence of cues
7
Q
types of cue dependent forgetting
A
context dependent
state dependent
category dependent
8
Q
context dependent cue
A
extenal environemnt
eg sight sound smell
9
Q
state dependent cue
A
aspects of our internal environment
eg drugs, emotions
10
Q
category dependent cue
A
cues that relate to the organisation of memories aids recall
