Memory: Forgetting
Research indicates that sometimes efforts to retrieve memoryfail Context or content cues or multiple cues for the same memory increase thelikelihood that the information can be accessed In some cases, it is importantto forget what has been learned, to replace one memory with another That iswhy memory is considered constructive or reconstructive
1) Does the statement above mean that in some cases it isimportant to forget what has been learned because it might be that what waslearned previously is incorrect information? Therefore, it is more constructiveor beneficial for one to forget what was learned to open or reconstruct newlearned information into memory so that one’s memory stays current In essence,one’s memory becomes more efficient and effective when needed Forgetting helpsto limit what we have to recall and to limit errors and so I am close to whyit is sometimes important to forget what has been learned
2) Can you clarify what is meant with the paragraph abovethat states, “Context or content cues or multiple cues for the same memoryincreases the likelihood that the information can be accessed“?
3) Briefly, explain why do you think it is sometimesimportant to forget what has been learned?
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