Photographs as retrieval cues for children

The aim of this study was to evaluate photographs as an alternative type of retrieval aid suitable for pre‐school children. Fifty‐seven children (age 3;7–6;8 years) participated in a fishing game. Ten days later the children were questioned about the situation under three conditions: group 1 was int...

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Published in:Applied cognitive psychology 1998-02, Vol.12 (1), p.55-66
Main Authors: Aschermann, Ellen, Dannenberg, Ursula, Schulz, Angelika-Patricia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cues
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Human
Learning. Memory
Memory
Preschool children
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Recall
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Summary:The aim of this study was to evaluate photographs as an alternative type of retrieval aid suitable for pre‐school children. Fifty‐seven children (age 3;7–6;8 years) participated in a fishing game. Ten days later the children were questioned about the situation under three conditions: group 1 was interviewed only with a context‐reinstatement instruction. Group 2 additionally received photos relevant to the game as well as distractor items. Group 3 received both of these aids and was trained in the use of photos. In the photo groups more correct details were remembered compared to the control group. Accuracy in both photo groups was also enhanced by props. These results show that multiple‐choice photos combined with a reinstate context instruction are an effective retrieval aid for young children. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0888-4080
1099-0720
DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1099-0720(199802)12:1<55::AID-ACP490>3.0.CO;2-E