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What does the Forgetting Curve illustrate about memory?
Forgetting is rapid initially, then slows down over time.
Explain the concept of Encoding Failure.
Information never enters long-term memory because it was not properly attended to or processed.
How does Interference affect memory retrieval?
Other memories block or distort the recall of specific information.
Describe the Psychodynamic View on forgetting.
Forgetting can be a defense mechanism to protect the ego, such as repression.
What is the key idea behind Constructive Memory?
Memories are not perfect recordings; they are reconstructed and can be inaccurate.
What is the impact of misleading information on memory?
Misleading information can alter our memories, leading to the misinformation effect.
How does time affect memory recall?
Time leads to forgetting, as shown by the forgetting curve, where recall decreases rapidly at first, then slows.
What is the effect of Proactive Interference on learning?
Old memories block the encoding or retrieval of new memories, hindering learning.
What is the effect of Retroactive Interference on recalling past events?
New memories interfere with the retrieval of old memories, making it difficult to recall past events accurately.
What is the effect of Repression on traumatic memories?
Repression can cause traumatic memories to be pushed out of conscious awareness, though this is controversial.
How can leading questions affect memory?
Leading questions can introduce misinformation, altering memories and leading to the misinformation effect.
Compare Proactive and Retroactive Interference.
Proactive: old info blocks new; Retroactive: new info blocks old.