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Understanding Forgetting: Interference Theory Explained

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Understanding Forgetting: Interference Theory Explained
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  • Types of Interference: Proactive Interference (PI) and Retroactive Interference (RI) affect memory
  • Research on Effects of Similarity: McGeoch and McDonald (1931) found interference strongest when memories are similar
  • Explanation of the Effects: Interference theory explains difficulty storing new similar information and overwriting previous similar memories
  • Strengths and Limitations: Interference theory explains forgetting in long-term memory but lacks support from drug studies
  • Interference and Cues: Interference can cause temporary loss of accessibility, but can be overcome by using cues

7/25/2022

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<h2 id="typesofinterferenceinmemory">Types of Interference in Memory</h2> <p>In psychology, there are two types of interference that can af

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Understanding Forgetting: Interference Theory Explained

user profile picture

Theodora Li

@theodorali

·

394 Followers

Follow

  • Types of Interference: Proactive Interference (PI) and Retroactive Interference (RI) affect memory
  • Research on Effects of Similarity: McGeoch and McDonald (1931) found interference strongest when memories are similar
  • Explanation of the Effects: Interference theory explains difficulty storing new similar information and overwriting previous similar memories
  • Strengths and Limitations: Interference theory explains forgetting in long-term memory but lacks support from drug studies
  • Interference and Cues: Interference can cause temporary loss of accessibility, but can be overcome by using cues

7/25/2022

485

 

12/13

 

Psychology

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<h2 id="typesofinterferenceinmemory">Types of Interference in Memory</h2> <p>In psychology, there are two types of interference that can af

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