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The Effects of Free and Forced Retrieval on False Recall Experimental Psychology Section 0999 Dr. Evangeline Caldwell Duyen Hau Nguyen Abstract This experiment investigated the effects of free and forced retrieval instructions on false recall. It was hypothesised that false recall will be higher under the forced retrieval condition than under the free retrieval condition and correct recall will be unaffected. Thirty-two participants were instructed to remember 4 lists of 12 words. They were randomly assigned to either the free retrieval condition or to the forced retrieval condition. It was found that the mean number of false recalls under the forced retrieval condition was higher than under the free retrieval condition. As well, the mean number of correct recalls was even for both conditions. We often take our memory for granted, except when it malfunctions. But it is our memory that enables us to sing, find our way home, locate the food and water we need for...

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