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Why Testing Improves Memory: Mediator Effectiveness Hypothesis

Pyc, Mary A., Rawson, Katherine A.·2010·Science
DOI 10.1126/science.1191465
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Testing not only evaluates the state of memory, but also improves memory more than restudy.

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Authors
Pyc, M. A., & Rawson, K. A.
Affiliations
Kent State University (US)
Corresponding author
Pyc, Mary A.
ORCID
Rawson, Katherine A.
Venue
Science
Publisher
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Published
2010-10-15
Volume
330
Issue
6002
Pages
335-335
ISSN
  • 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
  • 1095-9203
DOI
10.1126/science.1191465
OpenAlex
W2046702882
Cited by
371
References
4
Citations by year
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FWCI
12.61
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Science (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Memory Processes and Influences
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Memory and Neural Mechanisms
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Second Language Acquisition and Learning
Keywords
testing effect, practice tests, restudy, retrieval, learning mechanisms
MeSH terms
Cues, Educational Measurement, Humans, Learning, Memory, Mental Recall

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