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Remembering and Forgetting

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology

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Key Topics to Revise

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Memory: Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval

  • Memory involves three main processes: encoding, storage, and retrieval.
  • Encoding is the process of converting information into a form that can be stored in the brain.
  • Storage refers to maintaining encoded information over time.
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Types of Memory

  • There are three main types of memory: sensory memory, short-term memory (STM), and long-term memory (LTM).
  • Sensory memory holds information for less than a second and acts as a 'snapshot' of the environment.
  • Short-term memory holds about 7±2 items for 20–30 seconds and is highly vulnerable to interference.
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Causes of Forgetting

  • Forgetting can occur due to decay, interference, lack of sleep, nature of material, motivated forgetting, or failure to store.
  • Decay theory suggests memories fade over time if not used.
  • Interference includes proactive (old memories disrupt new) and retroactive (new memories disrupt old).
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Ways to Improve Memory

  • Strong will to learn and attention improve encoding.
  • Grouping (chunking) and rhythm help in remembering long sequences.
  • Repetition and rehearsal strengthen memory retention.

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