Interfering Material

Definition

Interfering material refers to any new or existing information that hinders or disrupts the retrieval of desired memories. It creates confusion or competition in accessing stored information.

Related terms

Cue-dependent Forgetting: Cue-dependent forgetting occurs when there is a lack of appropriate retrieval cues, such as context or environmental cues, which leads to difficulty in remembering stored information.

Misinformation Effect:

The misinformation effect happens when misleading post-event information alters an individual's memory of an event.

Source Amnesia:

Source amnesia refers to forgetting where or how certain details were acquired, even though the person may still retain the main idea or concept.