INTERFERENCE-AO1

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Melinda

Cards (3)

  • Interference:
    • One memory blocks another 
    • 1 or both memories are forgotten 
    • Harder for us to locate memories- results in forgetting 
    • Why does it happen? Memories may be similar
  • Proactive Interference:
    • Older memories (already stored) disrupt the recall of newer memories (new memories forgotten)
    • EXAMPLE: Confusing NEW postcode with OLD postcode
  • Retroactive Interference:
    • Newer memories disrupt the recall of older memories already stored (older memories forgotten)
    • E.g confusing OLD postcode with NEW postcode