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Memory Interference Reduction

Meaning

Memory interference reduction is a cognitive strategy or physiological state that minimizes the detrimental impact of new or competing information on the successful retrieval of previously encoded memories. This process is crucial for effective learning and cognitive clarity, as the brain must selectively suppress irrelevant data to access the target memory trace. In a clinical context, interventions targeting this function aim to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio during memory retrieval. Optimized hormonal signaling, particularly the balance of stress hormones, plays a key role in maintaining this cognitive fidelity.