Individual differences in factors that modulate storage and
retrieval of traumatic memories

It is argued that memory for traumatic events is similar to that for other distinctive, personally significant events regardless of whether they are affectively positive or negative. Examined in this light, the focus now shifts to the role of individual differences in neurobiological, social, cognitive, and constitutional factors that conspire to determine long-term retention of significant autobiographical experiences. What is known about these factors in determining memorability is reviewed, issues of measurement inadequacies discussed, and recommendations for further research outlined.

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The critical role of retrieval practice in long-term retention

Trends in Cognitive Sciences ◽

10.1016/j.tics.2010.09.003 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 20-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 582

Author(s):

Henry L. Roediger ◽

Andrew C. Butler

Keyword(s):

Retrieval Practice ◽

Critical Role ◽

Term Retention ◽

Long Term Retention

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The role of retrieval practice in memory and analogical problem-solving

Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology ◽

10.1177/1747021818771928 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 72 (4) ◽

pp. 858-871 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Autumn B Hostetter ◽

Elizabeth A Penix ◽

Mackenzie Z Norman ◽

W Robert Batsell ◽

Thomas H Carr

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Retrieval Practice ◽

Analogous Problem ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Term Retention ◽

Analogical Problem ◽

Long Term Retention ◽

Do So

Retrieval practice (e.g., testing) has been shown to facilitate long-term retention of information. In two experiments, we examine whether retrieval practice also facilitates use of the practised information when it is needed to solve analogous problems. When retrieval practice was not limited to the information most relevant to the problems (Experiment 1), it improved memory for the information a week later compared with copying or rereading the information, although we found no evidence that it improved participants’ ability to apply the information to the problems. In contrast, when retrieval practice was limited to only the information most relevant to the problems (Experiment 2), we found that retrieval practice enhanced memory for the critical information, the ability to identify the schematic similarities between the two sources of information, and the ability to apply that information to solve an analogous problem after a hint was given to do so. These results suggest that retrieval practice, through its effect on memory, can facilitate application of information to solve novel problems but has minimal effects on spontaneous realisation that the information is relevant.

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On the Role of Homework in the Learning Process

Interactive science ◽

10.21661/r-530233 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 18-19

Author(s):

Sofia Fedorovna Usmanova ◽

Natalia Nikolaevna Kholina

Keyword(s):

Independent Study ◽

Quality Information ◽

High Quality ◽

Knowledge And Skills ◽

Term Retention ◽

High Quality Information ◽

Cognitive Activities ◽

Long Term Retention

A complete, long-term retention of material learned during the lesson should be supplemented by independent study at home, as it is a method of reinforcing knowledge and skills; it forms independence in educational and cognitive activities in children as well as develops their thinking and self-discipline skills. This article deals with different approaches to creating a highly effective homework organization system, which allows to get complete and high-quality information about the level of studied material.

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Immersive VR and Embodied Learning: The Role of Embodied Affordances in The Long-term Retention of Semantic Knowledge

2020 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW) ◽

10.1109/vrw50115.2020.00120 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mahda M. Bagher

Keyword(s):

Semantic Knowledge ◽

Embodied Learning ◽

Term Retention ◽

Long Term Retention

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The role of motor affordances in immediate and long-term retention of objects

Acta Psychologica ◽

10.1016/j.actpsy.2015.10.008 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 162 ◽

pp. 69-75 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Katherine Guérard ◽

Marie-Claude Guerrette ◽

Vanessa P. Rowe

Keyword(s):

Term Retention ◽

Long Term Retention

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Short- and Long-Term Memory as a Function of Individual Differences in Arousal

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1972.34.2.587 ◽

1972 ◽

Vol 34 (2) ◽

pp. 587-593 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

John W. Osborne

Keyword(s):

Individual Differences ◽

Lemon Juice ◽

Long Term Memory ◽

Short Term ◽

Associate Learning ◽

High Arousal ◽

Term Retention ◽

Short And Long Term ◽

Long Term Retention

In a paired-associate learning experiment employing 40 university students as Ss, the contribution of individual differences in arousal to short-and long-term retention was investigated using individual differences in salivary response to lemon juice stimulation as an index of arousal. Experimental Ss were pre-selected from 99 Ss on the basis of extreme arousal scores. The hypotheses were confirmed; low-arousal recall is greater than high-arousal recall on a test of short-term retention ( p < .08) and high-arousal recall is greater than low-arousal recall on a test of long-term retention ( p < .04).

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