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What primarily causes retrieval failure in memory recall?
What primarily causes retrieval failure in memory recall?
Which factor is NOT considered a type of retrieval cue?
Which factor is NOT considered a type of retrieval cue?
According to retrieval-failure theory, forgetting is greatest when what conditions are present?
According to retrieval-failure theory, forgetting is greatest when what conditions are present?
What is the main finding from Baddeley's 1975 experiment with deep-sea divers?
What is the main finding from Baddeley's 1975 experiment with deep-sea divers?
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Which of the following statements about mood and memory retrieval is true?
Which of the following statements about mood and memory retrieval is true?
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What is proactive interference?
What is proactive interference?
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How much more did individuals recall when they were in the same environment where learning occurred in Baddley's divers study?
How much more did individuals recall when they were in the same environment where learning occurred in Baddley's divers study?
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Which type of memory is reported to be more resistant to interference?
Which type of memory is reported to be more resistant to interference?
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What did the study by Goodwin suggest about alcohol's effect on memory retrieval?
What did the study by Goodwin suggest about alcohol's effect on memory retrieval?
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Which of the following best defines retroactive interference?
Which of the following best defines retroactive interference?
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Study Notes
Context-Dependent Retrieval
- Context: The environment where information is learned can influence retrieval.
- Example: Individuals recalling information in the same environment they learned it recalled 40% more words than those recalling in a different environment.
- State-Dependent Retrieval: Internal factors like mood or intoxication can also influence retrieval.
- Example: When intoxicated, individuals were more likely to recall information learned while intoxicated but had difficulty recalling it when sober.
Interference
- Interference Theory: This theory explains forgetting as a result of two sets of information becoming confused.
- Proactive Interference: Prior learning interferes with the recall of new information.
- Retroactive Interference: New learning interferes with the recall of prior information.
- Example: Learning similar subjects (e.g., French and Spanish) can lead to interference.
Retrieval Failure
- Retrieval Failure Theory: Forgetting occurs despite information being available in long-term memory—the information is simply not accessible.
- Retrieval Cues: These are associated with the memory and can trigger its recall.
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Types of Retrieval cues:
- State Retrieval Cues: Internal cues like mood or physical state.
- Context Retrieval Cues: External cues like smell or location.
- Organization Retrieval Cues: Structured information that provides triggers (e.g., categories).
- Matching Cues: Recall is better when the context or state during encoding and retrieval are similar.
- Example: A joke told while intoxicated is more likely to be recalled when in the same state.
- Baddeley's Experiment (1975): Demonstrated the role of context cues using deep-sea divers. Participants learned lists of words either on the beach or underwater. Recalling the words in the same environment led to better retrieval.
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This quiz explores key concepts in psychology regarding how context and interference affect memory retrieval. Learn about context-dependent retrieval, state-dependent effects, and interference theories. Test your understanding of how these factors influence the recall of information.
