Process of forgetting + remembering

Retrieval failure

inability to consciously recall info stored in ltm due to lack/absence of retrieval cues

Retroactive interference

new learning interferes with retrieval of previously stored info

Proactive interference

previously stored info interefers w retrieval of new learning

motivated forgetting

intentional/unintentional suppression of thoughts/memories from conscious thought to minimise emotional distress

psychological repression

involuntary and subconscious

Thought suppression

deliberate and conscious

decay theory

suggests memory fades over time

3 R’s

Recall Recognition Relearning

Recall

process of retrieving from LTM without cues to aid retrieval

Recognition

ability to identify previously stored info by matching stimuli to stored memory

Relearning

requiring knowledge/skills that were previously learnt but may have begun to decay

Types of recall

Free Serial Cued

Serial

retrieval of info in set order

Cued

With use of retrieval cues

Free

as much info in any order

Forgetting

Inability to retrieve memories

internal and external

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