Theories of forgetting strengths and limitations!!

[Basak97]

Hi I need help with the strengths and limitations of the forgetting theories
What are the strengths and limitations (at least 1 each) of the retrieval failure theory, interference theory, motivated forgetting theory and decay theory??
Thanks I would appreciate any help

[inneedoftherapy]

Hey
For retrieval failure theory:
Strength: studies of recall VS recognition can be greatly reduced when retrieval cues are made available
Limitation: doesn't explain why we remember some info but not others

Motivated forgetting:
Limitation: no results have come from a controlled experiment

Decay theory:
Basically the TOT phenonemon and retrieval theory refutes this because this theory suggests permanent loss of a memory trace which is kinda untrue because it may have just been because you didnt use the right cues to retrieve it, and sometimes we remember information we rarely use esp when right cues prompt that memory

[Aelru]

Decay:
Strength: Widely believed and follows the forgetting curve's theory as well.
Limitation: Does not explain how some people have vivid memories of things they haven't thought about in years, while we can easily forget information from a recent date such as yesterday.

Interference:
Strength: Helps explain why we forget information that is similarly linked in it's type and form. (eg: phone numbers)
Limitation: Task similarity is seemingly needed for interference to occur in it's retrieval.

Motivated:
Strength: Supports understanding of why we are unable to remember particularly distressing moments.
Limitation: Applies to very limited situations.

Retrieval Failure:
Strength: Helps us understand why we are sometimes unable to remember the information, even though we 'know it'. (T.O.T)
Limitation:-:

Basically, each forgetting theory supports each other, and although all of them aren't considered perfect, they each provide an insight as to why we possibly forget information, and is thus valuable.

I never heard of a question that concentrates on the limitations of these theories. More so the concepts and the tidbits within.