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interference
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- 1What does interference suggest about memory?The idea suggests that information in the long term memory may become confused or combined with other information during encoding.
- 2Similarly to the WMM and MSM, what type of model is the interference theory?A computer model- uses computer terminology to describe processes
- 3Define interferenceWhen one memory disrupts the ability to recall another
- 4What it proactive interference?When what we already know interferes with what we are currently learning- you cannot learn an new task because of a previously learnt task
- 5What is retroactive interference?Occurs when you forget a previously learnt task because a new task has been learnt. In other words, later learning interferes with earlier learning.
- 6What is a strength of the interference theory?There is supporting evidence for the interference theory. Baddeley and Hitch asked rugby players to recall names of the teams they played against in earlier seasons, and it was found that accuracy of recall did not depend on how long ago the game was played but on the amount of intervening games played. Those who had played more games were less likely to recall team names from earlier seasons, showing that interference occurs in everyday life. Therefore, the theory is a valid explanation of forgetting.
- 7What is a strength of the supporting evidence?The supporting evidence of the interference theory is scientific.. Lab experiments like McGeoch and Mcdonald have high levels of internal validity. Cognitive research involves tight manipulation of independent variables, for example changing the words in the second list for each participant. Also, measurement of the dependent variable is clearly operationalised for example what the new list was based on e.g. synonym. Extraneous variable such as age are held constant, meaning casual relationships between interference and forgetting can be established. This also means interference can be accepted as a valid explanation for forgetting.
- 8What is one weakness of interference?The supporting evidence lacks mundane realism. McGeoch and McDonald asked participants to recall words from a variety of lists, and this isn't something you're asked to do in real life. This means interference may not be a valid explanation of forgetting in real-life.
- 9What is a final weakness of the interference theory?The suggestions put forward by the interference theory is incomplete. Interference only occurs in some cases of forgetting in everyday life. Whilst interference does occur, it doesn't appear to occur often as it is largely dependent on how similar the old and memories are. This means interference is considered to be a relatively unimportant explanation for forgetting and perhaps more likely to occur due to retrieval failure.
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- GCSE Psychology Flashcards on interference, created by Emily Mawson on 02/09/2020.
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