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AP Psychology 2.7.A: Forgetting and Memory Errors

Explore AP Psychology 2.7.A questions on the forgetting curve, interference, encoding failure, misinformation, source amnesia, and constructive memory.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Psychology

Exam points

  • explain how time, encoding failure or inadequate retrieval contribute to forgetting and memory failure
  • distinguish proactive from retroactive interference and apply each direction to a memory example
  • explain how misinformation, source amnesia, repression or constructive memory can reduce memory accuracy

2.7.A—Explain possible reasons why memory failure or errors may occur question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Jackie has been chosen for the lead role in the school play. She is both nervous and excited about this

opportunity.

Part B

Explain how each of the following concepts may hinder her performance in the play.

- Proactive interference

- Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal

Proactive interference

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