Memory Retrieval

#Psychology

Types

• Recall
  • Harder
• Recognition
  • Easier
• Relearning
  • Memory that has been learned in the past is quicker to relearn
  • Spacing Effect: the longer the time between the first and second time one learns/relearns something, the longer one can still recall that information
• Semantic Network
  • Memory works as a connection of facts rather than a serial list of them, kind of like how these notes/wikis are represented
  • Spreading Activation
    • When one node of a semantic network activates recall of another
  • Recall Cue
• Interference
  • Proactive Intereference
    • Old memories get in the way of learning of new things
  • Retroactive Interference
    • New memories overwrite old ones
    • E.g.: Teachers have a hard time remembering past students' names after learning a new batch of students' names
  • False Memories
    • Misinformation Effect
      • External information can contaminate memories
    • Intrusion errors
      • Past memories can confound new memories