Retrieval Failure Theory (Cue-Dependent Forgetting)

Retrieval Failure Theory (Cue-Dependent Forgetting) (Endel Tulving, 1970s) – the suggestion that forgetting occurs not because the memory trace is gone, but because appropriate retrieval cues are missing. That is, some Long-Term Memory can't be accessed because the right cues are not present to trigger recall.

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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2025). “Retrieval Failure Theory (Cue-Dependent Forgetting)” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.