forgetfulness is very common these days. the causes can be either organic or psychological. there are numerous psychological theories behind it. The presentation will also stress upon the types of forgetting. As a remedial measure their are manyy ways by which memory power can be boosed up.
Memory, Forgetting,Psychology, 3 Phases of Memory, Division and sub categories of memory, four general stages of memory, sequential category levels of memory, two types of memory recollection, physical structure of memory, basic factors affecting memory, forgetting, the ebbinghaus forgetting curve, reasons for forgetting information, memorization technique
Two simple answers to the question of forgetting .
The memory has disappeared i.e. forgetting in short term memory
The memory is still stored in the memory system but, for some reason, it cannot be retrieved i.e. forgetting in long term memory.
This content is about memory and forgetting which will be helpful for nursing and education students. It describes about types, causes of forgetting, theories of forgetting etc..
forgetfulness is very common these days. the causes can be either organic or psychological. there are numerous psychological theories behind it. The presentation will also stress upon the types of forgetting. As a remedial measure their are manyy ways by which memory power can be boosed up.
Memory, Forgetting,Psychology, 3 Phases of Memory, Division and sub categories of memory, four general stages of memory, sequential category levels of memory, two types of memory recollection, physical structure of memory, basic factors affecting memory, forgetting, the ebbinghaus forgetting curve, reasons for forgetting information, memorization technique
Two simple answers to the question of forgetting .
The memory has disappeared i.e. forgetting in short term memory
The memory is still stored in the memory system but, for some reason, it cannot be retrieved i.e. forgetting in long term memory.
This content is about memory and forgetting which will be helpful for nursing and education students. It describes about types, causes of forgetting, theories of forgetting etc..
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The Learning and Memory Connection
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Memory and Learning
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Learning is a behavior, in which an individual acquires information. Learning is obtaining knowledge, in which the brain is able to retain and store away. In order for knowledge to be stored away, it needs memory, so, without memory, learning would not be possible. “Not only does the amygdala receive information about primary reinforcers (such as taste and touch), but it also receives inputs about stimuli (e.g. visual ones) that can be associated by learning with primary reinforcers” (Rolls, 2000). Primary reinforcers are used within operant conditioning (learning technique), which are used as a reward for a specific behavior. Primary reinfrocers do not need to be learned, meaning, they come naturally.
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Neuroanatomy of Learning and Memory
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2. INTRODUCTION
Theories of forgetting can be difficult to test as we may in fact not
forget, but have trouble retrieving information from storage. Therefore it is
possible that these theories can explain why we are unable to retrieve a memory
or why it is distorted.
MEANING OF FORGETTING
The term forgetting has several meanings;
The information was never stored- problem of availability
The information was stored, but is difficult to retrieve - problem of
accessibility (tip-of-the-tongue)
Confusion – problem of interference
Absentmindedness – problem of habit, attention, and automatic
responses.
Generally, forgetting is the inability to recall or recognise material which was
previously stored in memory.
DEFINITION
“Forgetting is the loss temporary or permanent, of the ability to recall or
recognize something earlier”.- Munn ( 1976)
“ Forgetting means failure at any time to recall an experience, when attempting
to do so or to perform an action previously learnt “ – Drever ( 1952)
TYPES OF FORGETTING
Natural forgetting
Abnormal Forgetting
3. General Forgetting
Specific Forgetting
Physical Forgetting
Psychological Forgetting
MAJOR THEORIES OF FORGETTING
Decay theory
Interference Theory
Motivated Forgetting theory
Retrieval failure theory
1. DECAY THEORY
The trace decay theory was formed by American psychologist Edward
Thorndike in 1914, based on the early memory work by Hermann
Ebbinghaus. The theory states that if we don’taccess memories, they will
fade over time.
When we learn something new, the brain undergoes neurochemical changes
called memory traces. Memory retrieval requires us to revisit those traces
that the brain formed when encoding the memory. The trace decay theory
implies that the length of time between the memory and recalling determines
whether we will retain or forget a piece of information. The shorter the time
interval, the more we will remember, and vice versa.
The trace decay theory, however, doesn’texplain why many people can
clearly remember past events, even if they haven’t given them much thought
before. Neither does it take into account the role of all the events that have
taken place between the learning and the recall of the memory.
The trace decay theory of forgetting states that all memories fade
automatically as a function of time. Under this theory, you need to follow a
certain pathway, or trace, to recall a memory. If this pathway goes unused
for some amount of time, the memory decays, which leads to difficulty
recalling, or the inability to recall, the memory. Rehearsal, or mentally going
over a memory, can slow this process.But disuse of a trace will lead to
memory decay, which will ultimately cause retrieval failure. This process
begins almost immediately if the information is not used: for example,
sometimes we forget a person’s name even though we have just met them.
4. Memory over time: Over time, a memory becomes harder to remember. A memory is most easily recalled
when it is brand new, and without rehearsal, begins to be forgotten.
One of the problems with this theory is that it is difficult to demonstrate that
time alone is responsible for declines in recall. In real-world situations, many
things happen between the formation of a memory and the recall of that
information. A student who learns something in class, for example, might have
hundreds of unique and individual experiences between learning that
information and having to recall it on an exam.
Another problem with decay theory is it does not account for why some
memories fade quickly while others linger. Novelty is one factor that plays a
role. For example, you are more likely to remember your very first day of
college than all of the intervening days between it and graduation. That first day
was new and exciting, but all the following days probably seem quite similar to
each other.
2. INFERENCE THEORY
The interference theory was the dominant theory of forgetting throughout the
20th century. It asserts that the ability to remember can be disrupted both by our
previous learning and by new information. In essence, we forget because
memories interfere with and disrupt one another. For example, by the end of the
week, we won’t remember what we ate for breakfast on Monday because we
had many other similar meals since then.
5. It is easier to remember recent events than those further in the past. ” Transience
” refers to the general deterioration of a specific memory over time. Under
interference theory, transience occurs becauseall memories interfere with the
ability to recall other memories. Proactive and retroactive interference can
impact how well we are able to recall a memory, and sometimes cause us to
forget things permanently.
Memory interference: Both old and new memories can impact how well we are able to recall a memory.
This is known as proactive and retroactive interference.
Proactiveinterference
Proactive interferences take place when old memories prevent making new
ones. This often occurs when memories are created in a similar context or
include near-identical items. Remembering a new codefor the combination lock
might be more difficult than we expect. Our memories of the old codeinterfere
with the new details and make it harder to retain.
Retroactiveinterference
Retroactive interferences occurwhen old memories are altered by new ones.
Just like with proactive interference, they often happen with two similar sets of
memories. Let’s say you used to study Spanish and are now learning French.
When you try to speak Spanish, the newly acquired French words may interfere
with your previous knowledge.
3. MOTIVATED FORGETTING THEORY
6. Motivated forgetting is a theorized psychological behaviour in which people
may forget unwanted memories, either consciouslyor unconsciously.
Although it might get confusing for some, it’s completely different from
defence mechanism. Motivated forgetting is also defined as a form of conscious
coping strategy.
For instance, a person might direct his/her mind towards unrelated topics when
something reminds them of unpleasant events. This could lead to forgetting of a
memory without having any intention to forget, making the action of forgetting
motivated, hence, Motivated Forgetting.
4. RETRIEVAL FAILURE THEORY
Retrieval failure is where the information is in long term memory, but cannot be
accessed. Suchinformation is said to be available (i.e. it is still stored) but not
accessible (i.e. it cannot be retrieved). It cannot be accessed becausethe
retrieval cues are not present.
When we store a new memory we also storeinformation about the situation and
these are known as retrieval cues. When we come into the same situation again,
these retrieval cues can trigger the memory of the situation. Retrieval cues can
be:
External / Context - in the environment, e.g. smell, place etc.
Internal / State- inside of us, e.g. physical, emotional, mood, drunk etc.
There is considerable evidence that information is more likely to be retrieved
from long-term memory if appropriate retrieval cues are present. This evidence
comes from both laboratory experiments and everyday experience. A retrieval
cue is a hint or clue that can help retrieval.
Tulving (1974) argued that information would be more readily retrieved if the
cues present when the information was encoded were also present when its
retrieval is required. Forexample, if you proposed to your partner when a
certain song was playing on the radio, you will be more likely to remember the
7. details of the proposalwhen you hear the same song again. The song is a
retrieval cue - it was present when the information was encoded and retrieved.
Tulving suggested that information about the physical surroundings (external
context) and about the physical or psychological state of the learner (internal
context) is stored at the same time as information is learned. Reinstating the
state or context makes recall easier by providing relevant information, while
retrieval failure occurs when appropriate cues are not present. Forexample,
when we are in a different context (i.e. situation) or state.
Context (external) Cues
Retrieval cues may be based on context-the setting or situation in which
information is encoded and retrieved. Examples include a particular room,
driving along a motorway, a certain group of people, a rainy day and so on.
Context also refers to the way information is presented. Forexample, words
may be printed, spoken or sung, they may be presented in meaningful groups -
in categories suchas lists of animals or furniture - or as a random collection
without any link between them. Evidence indicates that retrieval is more likely
when the context at encoding matches the context at retrieval.
You may have experienced the effect of context on memory if you have ever
visited a place where you once lived (or an old school). Often such as visit
helps people recall lots of experiences about the time they spent there which
they did not realize were stored in their memory.
A number of experiments have indicated the importance of context-based cues
for retrieval. An experiment conducted by Tulving and Pearlstone (1966) asked
participants to learn lists of words belonging to different categories, for example
names of animals, clothing and sports.
Participants were then asked to recall the words. Thosewho were given the
category names recalled substantially more words than those who were not. The
categories provided a context, and naming the categories provided retrieval
cues. Tulving and Pearlstone argued that cue-dependent forgetting explains the
difference between the two groups of participants. Thosewho recalled fewer
words lacked appropriate retrieval cues.
8. An interesting experiment conducted byBaddeley (1975) indicates the
importance of setting for retrieval. Baddeley (1975) asked deep-sea divers to
memorize a list of words. One group did this on the beach and the other group
underwater. When they were asked to remember the words half of the beach
learners remained on the beach, the rest had to recall underwater.
Half of the underwater group remained there and the others had to recall on the
beach. The results show that those who had recalled in the same environment
(i.e. context) which that had learned recalled 40% more words than those
recalling in a different environment. This suggests that the retrieval of
information is improved if it occurs in the context in which it was learned.
State (internal) Dependent Cues
The basic idea behind state-dependent retrieval is that memory will be best
when a person's physical or psychological state is similar at encoding and
retrieval.
For example, if someone tells you a joke on Saturday night after a few drinks,
you'll be more likely to remember it when you're in a similar state - at a later
date after a few more drinks. Stone cold soberon Monday morning, you'll be
more likely to forget the joke.
State retrieval clues may be based on state-the physical or psychological state of
the person when information is encoded and retrieved. For example, a person
may be alert, tired, happy, sad, drunk or soberwhen the information was
encoded. They will be more likely to retrieve the information when they are in
a similar state.
Tulving and Pearlstone’s (1966) study involved external cues (e.g. presenting
category names). However, cue-dependent forgetting has also been shown with
internal cues (e.g. mood state). Information about current mood state is often
stored in the memory trace, and there is more forgetting if the mood state at the
time of retrieval is different. The notion that there should be less forgetting
when the mood state at learning and at retrieval is the same is generally known
as mood-state-dependent memory.
A study by Goodwin et al. (1969) investigated the effect of alcohol on state-
dependent retrieval. They found that when people encoded information when
drunk, they were more likely to recall it in the same state. Forexample, when
they hid money and alcohol when drunk, they were unlikely to find them when
sober. However, when they were drunk again, they often discovered the hiding
9. place. Other studies found similar state-dependent effects when participants
were given drugs such as marijuana.
People tend to remember material better when there is a match between their
mood at learning and at retrieval. The effects are stronger when the participants
are in a positive mood than a negative mood. They are also greater when people
try to remember events having personal relevance.
OTHER TYPES OF FORGETTING
- Absentmindedness
- Blocking
- Amnesia
- Neuro cognitive disorders
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