6. Remembering and Forgetting
Remembering involves the processes of encoding, storing, and retrieving information, while forgetting occurs due to various factors such as interference and retrieval failure. Attention and rehearsal are crucial for effective memory function, and several theories explain the dynamics of forgetting. Memory enhancement techniques include chunking, mnemonics, and spacing practices, while the chapter also addresses memory disorders like amnesia and Alzheimer's disease.
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What we have learnt
- Remembering is a cognitive process essential for recalling past experiences and plays a central role in learning.
- Forgetting can occur due to several theories, including decay, interference, retrieval failure, and motivated forgetting.
- Memory can be improved through specific techniques such as rehearsal, chunking, and the use of mnemonic devices.
Key Concepts
- -- Encoding
- The process of getting information into memory for storage.
- -- Storage
- Maintaining information in memory over time.
- -- Retrieval
- Bringing stored information back into consciousness when needed.
- -- Decay Theory
- A theory suggesting that memory traces fade over time if not rehearsed.
- -- Interference Theory
- The theory positing that forgetting occurs due to interference from other information.
- -- Amnesia
- Memory loss due to injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
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