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Enhancing the learning of new words using an errorless learning procedure: evidence from typical adults

Warmington, Meesha, Hitch, Graham J.·2014·Memory
DOI 10.1080/09658211.2013.807841
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Two experiments compared the efficacy of errorless and errorful training procedures in the acquisition of novel words in typical adults. One experiment involved learning novel names for novel objects, while a second involved learning obscure English words and their definitions. In both studies the errorless method led to significantly better learning as assessed by an immediate cued recall test. The errorless advantage was characterised by a reduction in extra-experimental intrusion errors and was still present when learning was re-tested 3-4 days after training. In contrast there was no errorless advantage in recognition of word-to-object pairings. Taken together, these results suggest that errorless learning procedures improve retrieval by leading to the creation of better-specified, retrievable representations in long-term memory.

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Authors
Warmington, M., & Hitch, G. J.
Affiliations
University of York (GB)
Corresponding author
Warmington, Meesha
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Venue
Memory
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2013-06-25
Volume
22
Issue
5
Pages
582-594
ISSN
  • 0965-8211 (ISSN-L)
  • 1464-0686
DOI
10.1080/09658211.2013.807841
OpenAlex
W2000184319
Cited by
33
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45
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FWCI
1.46
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Memory (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York) (acceptedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Memory Processes and Influences
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Second Language Acquisition and Learning
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Memory and Neural Mechanisms
Keywords
errorless learning, errorful learning, novel word learning, vocabulary acquisition, word recognition, cued recall, intrusion errors, long-term memory, adults
MeSH terms
Adult, Female, Humans, Learning, Male, Memory, Short-Term, Teaching, Vocabulary, Recognition, Psychology

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