Practice Forgetting due to Trace Decay - 6.7.1 | 6. Human Memory | CBSE 11 Psychology
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Question 1

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What does Trace Decay suggest about memory traces?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why we forget things we haven't reviewed.

Question 2

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What role did Ebbinghaus play in understanding memory?

πŸ’‘ Hint: His findings included a graph illustrating forgetting over time.

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Question 1

What does the Trace Decay theory suggest?

  • It claims memories stay forever
  • Memories fade over time if not recalled
  • Memories are unaffected by sleep

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how often you recall certain information.

Question 2

True or False: Ebbinghaus showed that forgetting happens immediately after learning.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the curve he described in his research.

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Question 1

Construct a scenario where interference might lead to forgetting critical information in a professional setting.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider different roles and multiple tasks being learned simultaneously.

Question 2

Evaluate a personal memory technique you could use to combat Trace Decay leading up to an exam.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about methods you can implement during study that involve active retrieval.

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