Retrieval-based learning

Retrieval-based learning is a type of practice that makes learning more effective by leveraging this idea: Retrieving memories makes them easier to retrieve.

The results of the experiment by Reedier and Karpicke (2006), showing how groups who studied more will perform better initially, but worsen over time.

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References

Goldstein, Cognitive Psychology (p. 18)

Retrieval-based learning: From laboratory studies, it has been known for a long time that the act of retrieving information from memory might be beneficial for learning. Within a classroom setting, this has been demonstrated in a classic study by Reedier and Karpicke (2006) [...]

Backlinks

• Cognitive strategies for more effective learning
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