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The idea of the interference theory of forgetting is that some learned material blocks the memory of other learned material.
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Interference theory The idea of the interference theory of forgetting is that some learned material blocks the memory of other learned material. This theory of interference works both ways: * Proactive interference/inhibition - already learned information hampers person's ability to remember new material (Loftus, 1900.p.393). 1. Encounter interfering material 2. Encounter material to be remembered 3. Memory test for material to be remembered * Retroactive interference/inhibition - learning new information hampers memory of older material (Loftus, 1900.p.393). 1. Encounter material to be remembered 2. Encounter interfering material 3. Memory test for material to be remembered keppel and Underwood (1962) were interested in how Petersons practice trails affected those in the actual experiment. Whilst there was no evidence of forgetting on the first trial, there was some on the second and even more on the third. Although forgetting can occur on the first trial their findings showed that performance did not...
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