This PDF provides a summary of interference theory as an explanation for forgetting in long-term memory, aimed at AQA A-level Psychology students. It covers:
A key study by McGeoch & McDonald (1931), which showed that similar information leads to more forgetting due to retroactive interference.
An explanation of the two types of interference: proactive and retroactive.
AO3 evaluation points, including:
Strengths of lab studies (e.g., high control and reliability).
Evidence from real-life research, such as Baddeley & Hitch (1977) with rugby players, supporting the theory’s real-world application.
It also encourages students to consider both strengths and limitations, such as the use of artificial materials in lab studies.
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