Inhibition or Interference? Evidence from the Retrieval Practice Paradigm

doi:10.12139/j.1672-0628.2022.06.006

Abstract

Abstract:

To explore the controversial issue of inhibition and interference theories for the explanation of retrieval-induced forgetting, the current study used the classical retrieval practice paradigm to investigate the mechanisms of retrieval-induced forgetting from different perspectives through two experiments. Experiment 1 used a 2 (learning style: in-category learning, normal learning)×3 (item type: Rp+, Rp−, Nrp) two-factor mixed design, manipulating the degree of interference of the items by setting different learning styles. The results showed an increase in the amount of retrieval-induced forgetting effect in the category learning condition compared to normal learning. Experiment 2 used a one-factor, three-level design (Rp+, Rp−, Nrp), by using sample extraction to exclude cue-item associations. The results still revealed retrieval-induced forgetting. The findings of both experiments provide some support for the theory of inhibition of retrieval-induced forgetting.

Key words: retrieval-induced forgetting, inhibition theory, interference theory, retrieval inhibition, retrieval practice paradigm

摘要：

为探讨抑制理论和干扰理论对提取诱发遗忘产生的不同解释，当前研究使用经典的提取练习范式，通过两个实验从不同角度对提取诱发遗忘进行了检验。实验1采用2（学习方式：类别学习、正常学习）×3（项目类型：Rp+、Rp−、Nrp）两因素混合设计，通过设置不同学习方式操纵项目的干扰程度，结果显示，相较于正常学习，类别学习条件下提取诱发遗忘效应量增加，即该条件下Rp−受到抑制更大。实验2采用单因素三水平设计（Rp+、Rp−、Nrp），控制样例提取方式以排除线索与项目的联结，结果仍然发现了提取诱发遗忘。两个实验的结果在一定程度上支持了提取诱发遗忘的抑制理论。

关键词: 提取诱发遗忘, 抑制理论, 干扰理论, 提取抑制, 提取练习范式

CLC Number:

B842

Shaofeng YANG, Zhichao ZHANG, Ting JI. Inhibition or Interference? Evidence from the Retrieval Practice Paradigm[J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2022, 20(6): 753-759.

杨邵峰, 张志超, 冀婷. 抑制还是干扰？来自提取练习范式的证据[J]. 心理与行为研究, 2022, 20(6): 753-759.

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项目类型	Rp+	Rp−	Nrp
学习阶段	水果−香蕉	水果−葡萄	职业−医生
提取练习阶段	水果−香__	水果−葡__	职业−医__

项目类型	Rp+	Rp−	Nrp
学习阶段	水果−香蕉	水果−葡萄	职业−医生
提取练习阶段	水果−香__	水果−葡__	职业−医__

项目类型	Rp+	Rp−	Nrp	Nrp−Rp−
正常学习	86.57±14.81	47.22±18.90	54.88±17.16	7.66±5.48
类别学习	85.94±13.46	44.79±21.35	61.20±15.06	16.41±12.28

项目类型	Rp+	Rp−	Nrp	Nrp−Rp−
正常学习	86.57±14.81	47.22±18.90	54.88±17.16	7.66±5.48
类别学习	85.94±13.46	44.79±21.35	61.20±15.06	16.41±12.28

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