1/ SRS rule 11 of 20 COMBAT INTERFERENCE
Known as memory interference, happens when learning similar things & we confuse them. For example when learning a language, two words that sound the same confuse you about their meaning, and so you avoid using them.
Known as memory interference, happens when learning similar things & we confuse them. For example when learning a language, two words that sound the same confuse you about their meaning, and so you avoid using them.
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2/ At the moment of formulating knowledge & creating SRS reviews, it is not easy to predict when interference will occur. Later during reviewing or actual use we notice the mental interference occurring, but don't take action to deal with it. We assume its normal & ignore it.
3/ Strategy: Detect & Eliminate
Learn to spot the memory interference and take immediate action to get rid of it. For example, with two conflicting similar words, do extra focused review sessions over a few days to fully commit those words to memory. Basically conquer them.
Learn to spot the memory interference and take immediate action to get rid of it. For example, with two conflicting similar words, do extra focused review sessions over a few days to fully commit those words to memory. Basically conquer them.
4/ This is time well spent, because if interferences continue to come up & the longer you ignore them, you become numb, but they still plague you.
I wish I had understood this earlier during language learning. If interference happens multiple times, deal with it, dont ignore it.
I wish I had understood this earlier during language learning. If interference happens multiple times, deal with it, dont ignore it.
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