Matching Pairs PSYC 1030 Chapter 6Online version Reasons for forgetting by Whitney Jarnagin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Memory weakens when not used or retrieived Memory never formed in the first place New memories impair retrieval of older memories Memory loss caused by brain damage, disease, or trauma Memory influenced by bodily state Unconsciously pushing memories out of awareness Need cues to remember Conscious effort to put something out of mind memory fades or weakens over time Details of an event are forgotten - memory was created at times of high emotion