Robert A. Bjork - Long-Term Memory

Storage strength vs. retrieval strength

According to the new theory of disuse, information that is learned will remain in memory forever.  New learning of the material will increase its "storage strength".  On the other hand, when information is not used it will become inaccessible over time - it will decrease in "retrieval strength".  However, the information is still present - it is easier to relearn that information, it can still be recognized if presented correctly, etc.  Dr. Bjork discusses the adaptive nature of this organization of human long-term memory.

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Personal background
Personal background
My interest in long-term memory
My interest in long-term memory
The NEW theory of Disuse
The NEW theory of Disuse
Dissociating learning from performance
Dissociating learning from performance
The theory of disuse and the role of forgetting in human memory
The theory of disuse and the role of forgetting in human memory
Storage strength vs. retrieval strength
Storage strength vs. retrieval strength
An example of adaptive memory in real life
An example of adaptive memory in real life
Retrieval induced forgetting
Retrieval induced forgetting
Using memory shapes memory
Using memory shapes memory
How to improve learning
How to improve learning
Desirable difficulties - slowing down learning
Desirable difficulties - slowing down learning
Spacing improves long-term retention
Spacing improves long-term retention
The benefits of interleaving practice
The benefits of interleaving practice
Input less, output more
Input less, output more
The effect of context on memory
The effect of context on memory
What's up next
What's up next
The future of learning
The future of learning