When we talk about forgetting, there are a few important ideas to keep in mind:
Decay Theory: This means that memories can fade as time goes by. Think about trying to remember the name of your kindergarten teacher after many years. If you haven't tried hard to recall it, that memory might just slip away!
Interference Theory: New information can get in the way of remembering old memories. For example, if you learn a new phone number, it might make it tougher to remember your old phone number.
Retrieval Failure: Sometimes, our memories are still in our brains, but we just can't grab them. It’s like knowing a catchy song but having a hard time recalling the words.
Seeing these ideas helps us understand that forgetting is a normal part of how our brains work.
When we talk about forgetting, there are a few important ideas to keep in mind:
Decay Theory: This means that memories can fade as time goes by. Think about trying to remember the name of your kindergarten teacher after many years. If you haven't tried hard to recall it, that memory might just slip away!
Interference Theory: New information can get in the way of remembering old memories. For example, if you learn a new phone number, it might make it tougher to remember your old phone number.
Retrieval Failure: Sometimes, our memories are still in our brains, but we just can't grab them. It’s like knowing a catchy song but having a hard time recalling the words.
Seeing these ideas helps us understand that forgetting is a normal part of how our brains work.