Memory - Explanations for forgetting

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forgetting because one memory blocks another
interference
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forgetting occurs when older memories disrupt the recall of newer memories
Proactive interference
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forgetting occurs when newer memories disruptive recall of older memories
Retroactive interference
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a form of forgetting which occurs when we don't have the necessary cues to access the memory
retrieval failure
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a 'trigger' of information that allows us to access a memory
Cue
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forgetting occurs when older memories disrupt the recall of newer memories

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Proactive interference

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forgetting occurs when newer memories disruptive recall of older memories

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a form of forgetting which occurs when we don't have the necessary cues to access the memory

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a 'trigger' of information that allows us to access a memory

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