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Two explanations have been proposed to explain forgetting: decay (forgetting occurs as a function of time) and interference (the mental activity can impinge on the consolidation of a recently acquired memory). Wickelgren (1974) proposed a model of forgetting which suggests that forgetting is a function of both decay and interference, best expressed as a power-exponential function. The present research will be the first to directly examine whether Wickelgren’s model accurately predicts the observed effects of these two components on forgetting. This research will further the study of human memory by improving current models, and helping to resolve the debate surrounding decay and interference.

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Publication Date

12-9-2022

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Controlled Subject

Memory--Physiological aspects; Memory--Research--Methodology; Memory--Testing

Disciplines

Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Cognitive Psychology | Psychological Phenomena and Processes

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760 KB

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Faculty Mentor: Colleen M. Parks

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Testing Wickelgren's Model of Interference and Decay


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