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What strategy is more effective than repeated review for learning?
What strategy is more effective than repeated review for learning?
Practice is more effective than repeated review.
In the beanbag tossing study, how did the two groups of children differ in their practice?
In the beanbag tossing study, how did the two groups of children differ in their practice?
One group practiced at three feet, while the other mixed it up by practicing at two and four feet.
What was the surprising result after the twelve-week practice period?
What was the surprising result after the twelve-week practice period?
The children who practiced at varied distances performed better than those who only practiced at three feet.
What principle can be derived from the 'practice-practice-practice' concept in sports?
What principle can be derived from the 'practice-practice-practice' concept in sports?
How long did the children practice tossing beanbags in the study?
How long did the children practice tossing beanbags in the study?
What is the common misconception about massed practice in learning?
What is the common misconception about massed practice in learning?
How does spaced practice differ from massed practice?
How does spaced practice differ from massed practice?
What is one reason why spaced practice may feel less effective in the moment?
What is one reason why spaced practice may feel less effective in the moment?
What is one benefit of spaced practice over massed practice?
What is one benefit of spaced practice over massed practice?
Why is understanding the difference between massed and spaced practice important for learners?
Why is understanding the difference between massed and spaced practice important for learners?
What is spaced practice?
What is spaced practice?
How did the performance of the spaced group compare to the single-day group in the study?
How did the performance of the spaced group compare to the single-day group in the study?
What was the impact of forgetting on the spaced practice method?
What was the impact of forgetting on the spaced practice method?
What notable issue arose in the single-day group during the microsurgery procedures?
What notable issue arose in the single-day group during the microsurgery procedures?
In the study mentioned, how long was the interval between lessons for the spaced group?
In the study mentioned, how long was the interval between lessons for the spaced group?
Why is spaced practice generally considered more effective for long-term retention than massed practice?
Why is spaced practice generally considered more effective for long-term retention than massed practice?
What role does retrieval after forgetting play in spaced practice?
What role does retrieval after forgetting play in spaced practice?
How did interleaved practice perform compared to massed practice in the study involving geometric solids?
How did interleaved practice perform compared to massed practice in the study involving geometric solids?
What was the main difference between the two groups in the interleaved practice study?
What was the main difference between the two groups in the interleaved practice study?
What does mental rehearsal contribute to long-term learning according to the content?
What does mental rehearsal contribute to long-term learning according to the content?
What does varied practice involve in the context of the beanbag study?
What does varied practice involve in the context of the beanbag study?
How does varied practice affect motor skills according to neuroimaging studies?
How does varied practice affect motor skills according to neuroimaging studies?
What is the primary benefit of developing a flexible 'movement vocabulary' through varied practice?
What is the primary benefit of developing a flexible 'movement vocabulary' through varied practice?
What potential research question remains regarding varied practice and specific tasks?
What potential research question remains regarding varied practice and specific tasks?
What is a key difference in skill representation between massed practice and varied practice?
What is a key difference in skill representation between massed practice and varied practice?
What is one cognitive benefit of variable practice according to the text?
What is one cognitive benefit of variable practice according to the text?
How does variable practice benefit motor skills, as illustrated in the example of Jamie Kompon?
How does variable practice benefit motor skills, as illustrated in the example of Jamie Kompon?
What effect did practicing multiple anagrams have on students in the study?
What effect did practicing multiple anagrams have on students in the study?
Why is variable practice considered to have broader applications in sports?
Why is variable practice considered to have broader applications in sports?
What does the text imply about the shift in acceptance regarding training methods for motor skills?
What does the text imply about the shift in acceptance regarding training methods for motor skills?
What is interleaved practice?
What is interleaved practice?
How does massed practice affect initial learning?
How does massed practice affect initial learning?
What was the correct answer rate for students using interleaved practice during final testing?
What was the correct answer rate for students using interleaved practice during final testing?
What is a common perception teachers have about interleaved practice?
What is a common perception teachers have about interleaved practice?
What impact does interleaved practice have on long-term retention?
What impact does interleaved practice have on long-term retention?
What did students find challenging about interleaved practice during initial phases?
What did students find challenging about interleaved practice during initial phases?
What is the main drawback of massed practice?
What is the main drawback of massed practice?
Why might interleaved practice feel slower to students?
Why might interleaved practice feel slower to students?
What is the key advantage of interleaved and varied practice over massed practice?
What is the key advantage of interleaved and varied practice over massed practice?
Why do traditional textbooks' chapter-based problem arrangements pose challenges for students?
Why do traditional textbooks' chapter-based problem arrangements pose challenges for students?
How do interleaved and varied practice enhance discrimination skills in art attribution, for instance?
How do interleaved and varied practice enhance discrimination skills in art attribution, for instance?
What do studies suggest about the benefits of interleaved practice in educational settings?
What do studies suggest about the benefits of interleaved practice in educational settings?
What method, interleaving or massed practice, led to better identification of artists' works in the study?
What method, interleaving or massed practice, led to better identification of artists' works in the study?
What critical skills are lacking due to massed or blocked repetition in learning?
What critical skills are lacking due to massed or blocked repetition in learning?
Why do students often prefer massed practice despite its lower effectiveness?
Why do students often prefer massed practice despite its lower effectiveness?
In the bird identification study, how many bird families were included?
In the bird identification study, how many bird families were included?
What was one key advantage of interleaving in learning artists' styles?
What was one key advantage of interleaving in learning artists' styles?
What was the initial hypothesis about massed practice in learning styles?
What was the initial hypothesis about massed practice in learning styles?
What is one key distinction between factual and conceptual knowledge in bird identification?
What is one key distinction between factual and conceptual knowledge in bird identification?
How does bird classification rely on traits, according to the text?
How does bird classification rely on traits, according to the text?
Why is interleaved practice preferred over massed practice in learning concepts?
Why is interleaved practice preferred over massed practice in learning concepts?
What role do prototypes play in bird identification training?
What role do prototypes play in bird identification training?
In what way does conceptual learning contribute to higher intellectual behavior?
In what way does conceptual learning contribute to higher intellectual behavior?
Flashcards
Mixed Practice
Mixed Practice
Practicing with different variations of a skill rather than repeating the same one.
Single Practice
Single Practice
Practicing a skill only in a single way, without varying difficulty or conditions.
Testing Effect
Testing Effect
The beneficial effect of testing on memory and learning.
Diverse Practice Improves Performance
Diverse Practice Improves Performance
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Variable Practice
Variable Practice
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Spaced Practice
Spaced Practice
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Learning vs. Skill Recall
Learning vs. Skill Recall
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Massed Practice's Drawback
Massed Practice's Drawback
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Spaced Practice Benefits
Spaced Practice Benefits
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Forgetting
Forgetting
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Microsurgery
Microsurgery
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Study's Result
Study's Result
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Interleaved practice
Interleaved practice
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Memory consolidation
Memory consolidation
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Sequential practice
Sequential practice
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Varied Practice
Varied Practice
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Transfer of Learning
Transfer of Learning
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Movement Vocabulary
Movement Vocabulary
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Brain Areas for Skills
Brain Areas for Skills
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Interleaved Practice - Initial Learning
Interleaved Practice - Initial Learning
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Massed Practice- Initial Learning
Massed Practice- Initial Learning
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Interleaved Practice - Final Learning
Interleaved Practice - Final Learning
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Massed Practice - Final Learning
Massed Practice - Final Learning
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Teacher's perception of Interleaved Practice
Teacher's perception of Interleaved Practice
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Student's perception of Interleaved Practice
Student's perception of Interleaved Practice
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Why Interleaved Practice Works
Why Interleaved Practice Works
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Discrimination Skills
Discrimination Skills
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How Does Variable Practice Benefit Learning?
How Does Variable Practice Benefit Learning?
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Massed Practice vs. Variable Practice
Massed Practice vs. Variable Practice
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Cognitive Benefits of Variable Practice
Cognitive Benefits of Variable Practice
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Variable Practice in Sports
Variable Practice in Sports
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Interleaving
Interleaving
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Which is Better: Interleaving or Massed Practice?
Which is Better: Interleaving or Massed Practice?
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Student Preference vs. Results
Student Preference vs. Results
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Bird Identification and Classification
Bird Identification and Classification
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Bird Family Identification
Bird Family Identification
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Conceptual Learning
Conceptual Learning
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Prototypes in Bird Identification
Prototypes in Bird Identification
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Factual vs. Conceptual Knowledge
Factual vs. Conceptual Knowledge
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Mixed Practice for Learning
Mixed Practice for Learning
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