Testing With Feedback Yields Potent, but Piecewise, Learning of History and Biology Facts

Does correctly answering a test question about a multiterm fact enhance memory for the entire fact? We explored that issue in 4 experiments. Subjects first studied Advanced Placement History or Biology facts. Half of those facts were then restudied, whereas the remainder were tested using "5 W&...

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Published in:Journal of educational psychology 2016-05, Vol.108 (4), p.563-575
Main Authors: Pan, Steven C., Gopal, Arpita, Rickard, Timothy C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accuracy
Biology
California
Cognitive Processes
Declarative Knowledge
Experiments
Feedback
Female
History
Human
Learning
Male
Memory
Multiple Choice Tests
Objective Tests
Recall (Psychology)
Retention (Psychology)
Science Tests
Scientific Concepts
Statistical Analysis
Student retention
Test Items
Test Wiseness
Testing
Transfer of Training
Undergraduate Students
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