Unit 3 (Memory) - Measures of Retention Flashcards
1
Q
What is a measure of retention?
A
A method of determining how much information has been stored in memory
2
Q
3 Measures of Retention
A
Recall, Recognition, Relearning
3
Q
More Retrieval Cues =
A
More retrieval cues = easier to access stored information
4
Q
Recall
A
A measure of retention that involves asking for retained information to be reproduced with minimal cues
5
Q
Recognition
A
A measure of retention that involves asking individual to identify correct information from among possible alternatives
6
Q
Relearning
A
Learning something a second time, it usually takes a shorter time
