6.7.1 - Forgetting due to Trace Decay
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What does Trace Decay suggest about memory traces?
💡 Hint: Think about why we forget things we haven't reviewed.
What role did Ebbinghaus play in understanding memory?
💡 Hint: His findings included a graph illustrating forgetting over time.
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What does the Trace Decay theory suggest?
💡 Hint: Think about how often you recall certain information.
True or False: Ebbinghaus showed that forgetting happens immediately after learning.
💡 Hint: Recall the curve he described in his research.
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Construct a scenario where interference might lead to forgetting critical information in a professional setting.
💡 Hint: Consider different roles and multiple tasks being learned simultaneously.
Evaluate a personal memory technique you could use to combat Trace Decay leading up to an exam.
💡 Hint: Think about methods you can implement during study that involve active retrieval.
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