Interference Theory

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Interference
forgetting because one memory blocks another
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Proactive interference
older memory interferes with a newer one. for example your teacher learned so many names in the past that she's not able to remember the newer names
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Retroactive interference
newer memories interferes with the older one. for example your teacher has a new class hence learning new names. through learning new names she forgets the names of her old class
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Evidence from lab studies
most lab studies show that both type of interference are very likely to be common ways we forget information from LTM.This is a strength because lab experiments control the effects of influences.confidence that interference is valid=forgetting
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Artificial materials
interference demonstrated in lab experiments than real life . Stimulus material are lists of words. task to learn lists. Not in everyday life learn consonant syllables. Daily life learn people faces etc. artificial task= lab.
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Real life studies
interference theory in more everyday situations. Baddeley and Hitch study showed that interference explanation can apply to at least some everyday situations
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Baddeley and Hitch
find out if interference was a better explanation of forgetting.asked rugby player to remember the teams they played. the result showed that it wasnt how long ago the game was it was how many games they played.recall team from 3weeks good if no match
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Card 2

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older memory interferes with a newer one. for example your teacher learned so many names in the past that she's not able to remember the newer names

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Proactive interference

Card 3

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newer memories interferes with the older one. for example your teacher has a new class hence learning new names. through learning new names she forgets the names of her old class

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Card 4

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most lab studies show that both type of interference are very likely to be common ways we forget information from LTM.This is a strength because lab experiments control the effects of influences.confidence that interference is valid=forgetting

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Card 5

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interference demonstrated in lab experiments than real life . Stimulus material are lists of words. task to learn lists. Not in everyday life learn consonant syllables. Daily life learn people faces etc. artificial task= lab.

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