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