Interference
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- Created on: 19-01-18 14:02
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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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