Bahrick (1975) Flashcards
1
Q
What did Bahrick aim to investigate?
A
The duration of the long term memory by identifying whether or not people can still remember the names and faces of their class mates many years after they have left school
2
Q
What were the procedures?
A
Participants had to free recall the names of their class mates.
Participants had to sort 50 photos into those that were or were not in their class.
3
Q
What were the results of participants that left left school 15 years ago?
A
Free call: 60% accuracy
Photo recognition: 90% accurate recognition
4
Q
What were the results of students 48 years after leaving?
A
Free call: 30% accuracy
Photo recognition: 60% accurate recognition
