Describe Each of the Following Five Theories of Forgetting, and Include

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Essay

Describe each of the following five theories of forgetting, and include examples to illustrate each one: decay theory, interference theory, motivated forgetting, encoding failure, and retrieval failure theory.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting restful states by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles.

Sympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's response to stress, preparing the body for action.

Endocrine System

A collection of glands that produce hormones which regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.

Motivational Tension

A psychological condition where an individual feels compelled to act due to a perceived discrepancy between their current state and their desired state.