Unit 1

Why do we forget? 

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INTERFERENCE
Things that we have learnt that make it difficult to recall other information we have learnt
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RETROACTIVE INTERFERENCE
When info we have RECENTLY learnt hinders our ability to recall info we have previously learnt
2 of 7
PROACTIVE INTERFERENCE
When info we have already learnt hinders our ability to recall new info
3 of 7
CONTEXT
The general setting or environment in which activities happen
4 of 7
ANTEROGRADE AMNESIA
Being unable to learn new info AFTER suffering brain damage
5 of 7
HIPPOCAMPUS
A brain structure that is crucial for memory
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RETROGRADE AMNESIA
Loss of memory for events that happens BEFORE brain damage occurred
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Card 2

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When info we have RECENTLY learnt hinders our ability to recall info we have previously learnt

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RETROACTIVE INTERFERENCE

Card 3

Front

When info we have already learnt hinders our ability to recall new info

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Card 4

Front

The general setting or environment in which activities happen

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Card 5

Front

Being unable to learn new info AFTER suffering brain damage

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