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What is the main benefit of spaced practice to learning?

It makes learning effortless.

It reduces the need for repetition.

It leads to greater retention of information in the long run. (correct)

It shortens the overall study time.

Who first empirically demonstrated the benefits of distributed practice in the 19th century?

Roediger

Ebbinghaus and Roediger

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Ebbinghaus (correct)

What did Ebbinghaus conclude about the distribution of repetitions based on his memory investigation?

Massing repetitions at a single time is more advantageous.

Repetitions do not impact retention.

Repetitions should be done randomly.

A suitable distribution of repetitions over time is more advantageous. (correct)

Which researcher provides an excellent summary of Ebbinghaus's contribution to memory research?

Roediger Signup and view all the answers

According to the 'new theory of disuse' by Bjork & Bjork (1992), what does retrieval strength measure?

The ease of recalling a memory at a given moment Signup and view all the answers

Why is cramming information likely to be forgotten rapidly according to Bjork & Bjork (2011)?

High retrieval strength and low storage strength Signup and view all the answers

How can teachers introduce spacing to their students according to the text?

By creating opportunities to revisit information throughout the semester Signup and view all the answers

In the context of spacing out learning, what is the relationship between retrieval strength and storage strength?

Negative: greater retrieval strength leads to smaller gains in storage strength Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'spacing effect' primarily refer to?

Information that is repeated multiple times over intervals Signup and view all the answers

How can students achieve spacing out their learning according to the text?

By scheduling study sessions on alternate days when classes meet Signup and view all the answers