Ch. 8: Never Forget Again

Question 1

What is the Spacing Effect?

Answer 1

The Spacing Effect states that things become more memorable if we repeatedly encounter them.

Question 2

What is the Lag Effect

Answer 2

The Lag Effect states that the Spacing Effect is compounded when encounters are spaced out for extended periods of time.

Question 3

What is a Spaced Repetition System (SRS)?

Answer 3

Spaced Repetition Systems are software that uses digital flashcards. The frequency of seeing a card is based on how well you know something. The better you know it, the less it will appear for review. Ex. Brainscape

Question 4

What does SRS stand for?

Answer 4

SRS stands for Spaced Repetition System.

Question 5

What are Spaced Repetition Systems best for?

Answer 5

SRS is best for learning anything you would typically use flashcards for, such as terms, facts, figures, quotes

Question 6

What other tools should you use with SRS?

Answer 6

Visual markers and memory palaces