We also share how forgetting is measured. Forgetting information from short term memory (stm) can be explained using the theories of trace decay and displacement Forgetting from long term memory (ltm) can be explained using the theories of interference, retrieval failure and lack of consolidation. It is a spontaneous or gradual process in which old memories are unable to be recalled from memory storage. At the top of the curve, memory is fresh and recall is high. The ability to forget helps us prioritize, think better, make decisions, and be more creative
Normal forgetting, in balance with memory, gives us the mental flexibility to grasp abstract concepts from a morass of stored information, allowing us to see the forest through the trees. Forgetting in our day to day lives may feel annoying or, as we get older, a little frightening To understand forgetting and how to combat it, we must explore its causes through the lens of neuroscience and psychology This article delves into the scientific reasons why people forget and how to minimize forgetting.
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