Memory as an active process

• several factors can affect the accuracy of memory including, context, and false memories.
• INTERFERENCE:

  • interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability in to recall previously learned information.
  • there are two types of interference: proactive interference and retroactive interference.
  • proactive interference occurs when previously learned information interferes with the ability to recall new info, retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability to recall previously learned information.
• CONTEXT :

  • Contextual cues can also affect the accuracy of memory. The context in which a memory is encoded can influence how the memory is later retrieved.
  • for example, a memory may be easier to recall if the individual is in the same physical or emotional state they were in when the memory was encoded.
• FALSE MEMORIES:

  • False memories occur when an individual recalls something that did not actually happen or remembers an event differently from how it occurred.
  • false memories can be caused by several factors, included leading questions, suggestive language, and the incorporation of misinformation.
  • false memories can also be influenced by the individual's expectations, beliefs, and cultural background.