memory interference; source monitoring
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psychology i: foundations
summary
the content delves into the complexities of memory interference, distinguishing between retroactive and proactive interference, and explores the concept of source monitoring, including its internal and external forms.
- retroactive interference occurs when new memories hinder the recall of older ones, often seen in procedural tasks like switching from skiing to snowboarding.
- proactive interference is when old memories interfere with the recall of new information, a phenomenon more common and pronounced in older adults.
- source monitoring involves attributing memories to their correct source, with internal monitoring distinguishing between imagined and real experiences, and external monitoring relating to the origin of factual knowledge.
- errors in source monitoring increase with age, leading to more pronounced biases and misattributions, impacting both internal and external forms of memory attribution.
- the practice problem highlights the importance of understanding different types of memory interference and monitoring for effective memory recall and learning.
chapters
00:03
understanding retroactive interference
01:35
exploring proactive interference
03:06
the role of source monitoring in memory
06:24
practice problem: identifying memory issues