Forgetting - Interference

• What does interference theory of forgetting suggest?

  One memory blocks another due to similarity
• What is proactive interference?


  Old memory interferes with new memory
• What is retroactive interference?


  New memory interferes with old memory
• What did Baddaley and Hitch (1977) study involve?

  Rugby players recalling teams they had played against
• What was the finding of Baddaley and Hitch (1977)?

  More games played led to less recall
• What did McGeoch and McDonald (1931) require participants to do?


  Learn a list of 10 words accurately
• What types of lists were used in McGeoch and McDonald's study?

  Synonyms, antonyms, unrelated words, etc.
• Which group had the worst recall in McGeoch and McDonald's study?

  Participants who learned synonyms
• Which group had the best recall in McGeoch and McDonald's study?

  Participants with no new list
• What are the pros and cons of Baddaley and Hitch (1977) study?

  Pros:

  • Real-world application (athletes)
  • Supports interference theory

  
  

  Cons:

  • Limited sample size
  • Potential for participant bias
• What factors should be considered when evaluating studies like Baddaley and Hitch (1977)?

  • Validity of the findings
  • Reliability of the results
  • Nature of the tasks involved
  • Characteristics of the participants
• How does interference theory relate to long-term memory?

  It explains how memories can block each other