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phenomenon > memory phenomenon > testing effect > test-potentiated learning

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test-potentiated learning  

Definition

  • "Attempting to retrieve items may improve later encoding of those items even when the retrieval attempt fails and feedback is not given." (Arnold & McDermott, 2013, p. 940).

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Bibliographic citation(s)

  • • Arnold, K., & McDermott, K. (2012). Test-potentiated learning : Distinguishing between direct and indirect effects of tests. Journal of experimental psychology. Learning, memory, and cognition, 39. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0029199

    [Study type: empirical study / Access: closed]
  • • Izawa, C. (1966). Reinforcement-test sequences in paired-associate learning. Psychological Reports, 18(3), 879‑919. https://doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1966.18.3.879

    [Study type: empirical study / Access: closed]

Creator

  • Frank Arnould

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