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According to the contextual change theory of memory loss, spontaneous forgetting reflects a retrieval impairment due to subtle and unprogrammed shifts in environmental cues over a retention interval. However, Riccio, Richardson, and Ebner (1984) noted an apparent paradox in this model; specifically, laboratory studies inducing explicit shifts in contextual cues found less disruption of performance as retention intervals increased. Bouton, Nelson, and Rosas (see record1999-10106-001) critiqued several of the claims made by Riccio et al. and concluded that the contextual cue theory is still a valid account of spontaneous forgetting. In this comment, the authors address the 3 major criticisms offered by Bouton et al., point out an inconsistency in their argument, and conclude that the original paradox still poses problems for the contextual change theory of forgetting. |
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1999-03-01
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Psychological Bulletin
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125
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2
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First Page |
187
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Last Page |
189
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Recommended Citation |
Riccio, David C.; Richardson, Rick; Ebner, Debbie L (1999). The Contextual Change Paradox is Still Unresolved: Comment on Bouton, Nelson, and Rosas. Psychological Bulletin 125(2) 187-189. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.125.2.187. Retrieved from https://oaks.kent.edu/psycpubs/36
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