24th October 2023

Amelia is revising for her A-level biology examination.

Amelia is revising for her A-level biology examination. Whenever she revises, she listens to pop music by one of her favourite artists. She says that this helps with her motivation. However, one of her classmates suggested that this might not be a good idea. They informed Amelia that she may struggle to recall information at a time when the music is no longer playing, such as in the exam hall.

What theory of forgetting best explains this phenomenon?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.