AP Psychology / Unit 2: Cognition
2.6 Retrieving Memories
Notes
- Recall (no cues) vs recognition (identify from options).
- Serial position effect: primacy and recency.
- Context-dependent and state-dependent memory; mood-congruent memory.
- Testing effect and spacing effect improve retention.
Practice
Multiple-choice tests rely on:
Pick from options.
Remembering the first and last items on a list best is the:
Primacy and recency.
Studying over several days instead of cramming is the:
Distributed practice.
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