Motivated Forgetting (Active Forgetting) – the brain’s ability to actively suppress or remove unwanted memories, not just passively losing them over time. This process is crucial for maintaining cognitive flexibility and removing irrelevant information.
Please cite this article as:
Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2025). “Motivated Forgetting (Active Forgetting)” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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