Unit 4 Memory - Forgetting, Interfer & Memory Construction

Unit 4 Memory - Forgetting, Interference & Memory Construction

Psych - Fall 2020

We have finished! :)

• Complete your book...and submit today.

• Questions -- please ask

• Test, Tuesday - 10/27

• Review first & then TEST during class

Have you ever heard of Steven Wiltshire? Seen any videos on him?

Multiple Choice

Can't make NEW memories...

• Anterograde Amnesia

• Retrograde Amnesia

Multiple Choice

Inability to recall the PAST

• Anterograde Amensia

• Retrograde Amnesia

New information

• Forgetting

• Memory Construction

Do you know which is the correct penny?

Open Ended

Write down your choice...row and number in...good luck! (example, top left, etc.)

Often times we get this wrong or "forget"...

BUT we never encoded it!

Question on next slide....

Multiple Choice

How would you summarize what is happening in these photos?

• Sports

• No idea

• Interference

• Friendly game of tag

Proactive Interference

What you have learned before AFFECTS what you are learning now...it interfers!

Retroactive Interference

What you have RIGHT NOW...AFFECTS what you are learning earlier...it interfers!

You are reading this right...

this is an excellent Mnemonic for this topic!

Multiple Choice

We are in class...how much do you FORGET after our calls?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

Forgetting Curve

• We need to review within 24-48 hours for best retention.

• REVIEW often!

Poll

Which words did you hear?

• Orange

• Banana

• Fruit

• Apple

Memory Construction

•You may UNKNOWINGLY alter your memory of an event!

•Each time we think of a past event, we alter it slightly!

Let's try one more game today...

Poll

What color was the car that got hit?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Silver

Poll

How fast do you think the car was going when it bumped into the other car?

• 10 MPH

• 15 MPH

• 20 MPH

• 30 MPH

• 40 MPH