Interference

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    • What are the two types of interference in forgetting?
      Proactive and retroactive interference
    • What does interference theory propose about forgetting?
      Forgetting occurs due to memory disruption
    • What is proactive interference?
      Older memories disrupt new memory formation
    • What is retroactive interference?
      New memories disrupt recall of older memories
    • When is interference more likely to occur?
      When there are many similar memories present
    • What are the types of interference studied by McGeoch and McDonald?
      • Proactive interference (PI)
      • Retroactive interference (RI)
    • What did McGeoch and McDonald study in their research?
      Effects of similarity on retroactive interference
    • How many groups were participants divided into in McGeoch and McDonald's study?
      Six groups
    • What types of new lists were participants given in McGeoch and McDonald's study?
      • Synonyms
      • Antonyms
      • Unrelated words
      • Consonant syllables
      • Three-digit numbers
      • No new list
    • What was the main finding of McGeoch and McDonald's study?
      Similar memories led to worse recall
    • What does the explanation of the effects of similarity suggest?
      New information complicates locating previous information
    • How did Burke and Mall's study relate to interference theory?
      Similar adverts caused more recall difficulty
    • How can Caleb's experience illustrate interference theory?
      New details made recalling previous details harder
    • What is a strength of interference theory in real-world situations?
      • Evidence from everyday situations
      • Example: Rugby players recalling team names
    • What did Baddeley and Hitch's study demonstrate about interference?
      Interference affects recall in real-life scenarios
    • What is a counterpoint to interference theory?
      • Interference is common but unusual for forgetting
      • Other causes like retrieval failure may explain forgetting
    • How can cues help with interference?
      Cues can overcome temporary interference effects
    • What did Tulving and Pearlstone's study show about cues?
      Cues improved recall by about 70%
    • What is retrograde facilitation in relation to interference?
      • Evidence that cues can enhance recall
      • Suggests interference can be reduced
    • What is a limitation of interference theory regarding study validity?
      Most studies are lab-based with controlled variables
    • Why is it difficult to show a clear link between interference and forgetting?
      Confounding variables complicate the relationship
    • What should be considered when discussing interference theory?
      • Time between learning and recall
      • Variability of materials used
    • Is interference a valid explanation for forgetting?
      • Yes, supported by various studies
      • However, other explanations exist
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