Question

Which theory addresses the most valid and widely present reason of forgetting?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The most widely addressed theory behind forgetting is lack of concentration.

The act of forgetfulness has happened to each and every one of us at some or the other point But the most widely known theory that answers why we forget things is lack of concentration.our  sheer lack of noticing and storing a data in our mind  due to  neglection of data  is the main reason behind our inability to remember things or recall them at some other point of time. There are some other reasons or diseases also involved  with forgetfulness but the most commonly believed  notion about forgetting things is lack of interest or concentration in a particular thing that we need to remember.

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Answer 2

Theories explaining reasons of forgetting

Explanation:

• The theories explaining about forgetting is generally based on psychological, physiological, and neurochemical factors.
• There are many theories proposed by many psychologists which explains the reasons behind forgetting.

1. Ebbinghaus forgetting curve theory
2. Freud repression theory
3. Trace decay theory
4. Interference (proactive and retroactive) theory
5. Cue-dependent forgetting
6. Encoding specificity principle
7. Consolidation theory
8. Fallibility o fmemory
9. Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
10. Theories based on absentmindedness, blocking and amnesia.

• The reasons behind these theories of forgetting are: retrieval failure, ineffective encoding, interference, decay of fading, motivated forgetting, physical injury or trauma, organic causes.