Examining the episodic context account: does retrieval practice enhance memory for context?

Abstract Retrieval practice, such as filling in blanks or taking quizzes, is firmly established as an effective study strategy. However, the underlying mechanism of how retrieval practice benefits memory is still unclear. One current theory, the episodic context account, proposes that retrieval enha...

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Main Authors: Min Kyung Hong, Sean M. Polyn, Lisa K. Fazio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-12-01
Series:Cognitive Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41235-019-0202-3