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Memory inhibition

Description

The ability not to remember irrelevant information, or to suppress retrieval of information that is no longer relevant.

Memory inhibition in business decision

An employee trying to learn a new software system might find it difficult to "forget" the procedures of an old, outdated system, leading to errors.

Memory inhibition in personal life decision

Focusing on one memory can make it harder to recall a competing memory.