Interfernece on the accuracy of memory
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What is proactive interference?
Occurs when older memories disrupt the recall of newer memories. Old info interferes with the new.
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What is retroactive interference?
Occurs when new memories disrupt the recall of older memories. New info interferes with the old.
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What is interference theory?
The theory that forgetting occurs because memories interfere with each other, making it difficult to recall specific information.
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How does similarity affect of information affect interference?
Similarity of information increases interference. The more similar the items, the greater the interference.
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