Interference

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  • Created by: gemshort
  • Created on: 19-01-18 14:02

Proactive interference - forget new memories

  • Old memories interfere with new memories, meaning that it is difficult to remember new memories
  • Example: calling your current girlfriend by your ex-girlfriend's name

Retroactive interference - forget old memories

  • New memories interfere with old memories, meaning that it is difficult to remember old memories
  • Example: forgetting the name of your old class because you have learnt the names of your new class

Research study: McGeoch and McDonald (1931)

  • Procedure: Studied retroactive…

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