Fichas
explanations for forgetting: interference
Fichas del conjunto (6)
- 1interferenceforgetting because one memory blocks another causing one or both memories to be distorted or forgotten
- 2proactive interference (PI)forgetting occurs when older memories, already stored, disrupt the recall of newer memories
- degree of forgetting is greater when the memories are similar
- example teachers that forget names - 3retroactive interference (RI)when newer memories disrupt the recall of older memories already stored
- degree of forgetting greater when memories are similar
- example learning many new names forgetting current ones - 4Key study - McGeoch and McDonald 1931 effects of similarity procedure + findings + conclusion- participants were given a list of words to learn then given a new list with either, synonyms, antonyms, unrelated, nonsense, 3 digit numbers or no list
- synonyms produced the worst recall
- interference strongest when the memories are similar - 5two strengths of interference- lab experiments (McGeoh&Mcdonald) control the effects of extraneous variables and so give us confidence that interference is a valid explanation
- real life studies have supported the interference explanations (baddeley&Hitch) asked rugby players to recall names of teams they had played so far in that season > may be applied to everyday situations - 6two limitations of interference- role of interference may be exaggerated as it may not be generalized because it does not reflect the way we learn and remember in everyday life
- the use of artificial materials (word lists) makes interference more likely in the lab but not everyday forgetting
Información
- Descripción
- A level (Memory ) Psychology Fichas sobre explanations for forgetting: interference , creado por jane tony el 31/05/2018.
- Creado por
- jane tony
- Visitas
- 0
- Valoración