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AP Psychology 2.7 Forgetting and Memory Errors Overview

Practice AP Psychology 2.7 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 retrieval failure, interference and decay make memories less accessible over time.
  • Apply misinformation and source-monitoring concepts to judge whether memories reflect original events.

Covered syllabus points

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

2.7 Forgetting and Other Memory Challenges 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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