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incidental learning  

Definition

  • Learning situation in which the subject is not notified that his/her memory will be assessed.

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Entry terms

  • involuntary learning
  • nonintentional learning

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Bibliographic citation(s)

  • • McLaughlin, B. (1965). "Intentional" and "incidental" learning in human subjects : The role of instructions to learn and motivation. Psychological Bulletin, 63(5), 359‑376. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0021759

    [Study type: literature review / Access: closed]

Creator

  • Frank Arnould

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