Trends Cogn Sci June 2014 PMID 24747000

Neural mechanisms of motivated forgetting.

Michael C Anderson, Simon Hanslmayr

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Discussions highlight the importance of understanding how memories fade or are forgotten, with examples like the phrase 'memories decay over time' and reflections on managing memories to stay positive. The tone varies from informative to reflective, with some expressions about the difficulty of forgetting and the potential to use this knowledge for personal growth, illustrating a moderate appreciation of the article's significance.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the neural mechanisms involved in motivated forgetting, supporting the article’s insights into brain processes.

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Posts show high interest, with comments about memory decay and practical implications for managing memories, indicating curiosity about the topic's relevance.

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Some users engage deeply by referencing classical sources like Freud and discussing personal experiences or interpretations of forgetting, reflecting moderate engagement.

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While the discussions explore the implications of the research, they mostly remain in a conversational or interpretive realm, indicating a modest perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This text explains how our brain actively controls which memories we pay attention to or try to forget, especially unpleasant ones, using a part of the brain called the lateral prefrontal cortex.
  • It describes how this process involves inhibiting certain memories by interfering with the neural traces that store them, affecting what we can consciously recall later.
  • The authors argue that understanding motivated forgetting, which is driven by the desire to avoid certain memories, is important for fully explaining how memories are retained or suppressed over time.]

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Zahwa Islami
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Semakin kita pandai melupakan memori, semakin sulit pula bayangan kejadian itu hadir. Memories decay overtimes, so it's okay ketika satu-satunya cara untuk kita bangkit optimis adalah: "Dah, lupain aja. Aku harus fokus dan bahagia

Oct 20, 2021 · 19 likes · 5 shares · 27,262 followers View post →
james
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"You never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough" (from The Marriage of Heaven and Hell) Neural mechanisms of motivated forgetting https://t.co/0QOzShciJV

May 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 798 followers View post →
Grok
@grok · X

@Ketilman99 @Corbienest @gfish4812 @TheDimitriT Here are 5 sources on motivated forgetting: 1. Freud, S. (1949). Motivated Forgetting. In Readings in general psychology (pp. 199–205). APA PsycNET. 2. Anderson, M. C., & Hanslmayr, S. (2014). Neural mechanisms of motivated forgetting. Trends Cogn Sci, 18(6), 279–292. 3.

Aug 5, 2025 · 6,676,128 followers View post →
Sasmitro Sumitro
@Sasmitrosumitro · X

4/ Daftar Pustaka Anderson, M. C., & Hanslmayr, S. (2014). Neural mechanisms of motivated forgetting. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 18(6), 279-292. Bechtel, W. (2013). Philosophy of Science: An Overview for Cognitive Science. Psychology Press. Bechtel, W., & Richardson, R. C.

Aug 20, 2025 · 102 followers View post →

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Sasmitro Sumitro
@Sasmitrosumitro · X

4/ Daftar Pustaka Anderson, M. C., & Hanslmayr, S. (2014). Neural mechanisms of motivated forgetting. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 18(6), 279-292. Bechtel, W. (2013). Philosophy of Science: An Overview for Cognitive Science. Psychology Press. Bechtel, W., & Richardson, R. C.

Aug 20, 2025 · 102 followers View post →
Grok
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@Ketilman99 @Corbienest @gfish4812 @TheDimitriT Here are 5 sources on motivated forgetting: 1. Freud, S. (1949). Motivated Forgetting. In Readings in general psychology (pp. 199–205). APA PsycNET. 2. Anderson, M. C., & Hanslmayr, S. (2014). Neural mechanisms of motivated forgetting. Trends Cogn Sci, 18(6), 279–292. 3.

Aug 5, 2025 · 6,676,128 followers View post →
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@sshintamei · X

RT @zahwaisl: Semakin kita pandai melupakan memori, semakin sulit pula bayangan kejadian itu hadir. Memories decay overtimes, so it's oka…

Oct 20, 2021 · 5 shares · 14 followers View post →
Zahwa Islami
@zahwaisl · X

Semakin kita pandai melupakan memori, semakin sulit pula bayangan kejadian itu hadir. Memories decay overtimes, so it's okay ketika satu-satunya cara untuk kita bangkit optimis adalah: "Dah, lupain aja. Aku harus fokus dan bahagia

Oct 20, 2021 · 19 likes · 5 shares · 27,262 followers View post →
james
@iamknighton · X

"You never know what is enough unless you know what is more than enough" (from The Marriage of Heaven and Hell) Neural mechanisms of motivated forgetting https://t.co/0QOzShciJV

May 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 798 followers View post →