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phenomenon > memory phenomenon > cognitive triage effect

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cognitive triage effect  

Definition

  • In a free recall task, items whose retrieval is difficult are placed at the beginning and at the end of the recall, and items whose retrieval is easier are placed in the middle of the recall.

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Synonym(s)

  • cognitive triage

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Bibliographic citation(s)

  • • Brainerd, C. J., Reyna, V. F., Harnishfeger, K. K., & Howe, M. L. (1993). Is retrievability grouping good for recall? Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 122(2), 249-268. https://doi.org/10.1037/0096-3445.122.2.249

    • Document type: empirical study

    • Access: closed

Creator

  • Frank Arnould

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/P66-WCN098NL-6

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