It matters how to recall – task differences in retrieval practice
Abstract: The type of a recall task may substantially influence the effects of learning by retrieval practice. In a within-subject design, 54 university students studied two expository texts, followed by retrieval practice with either short-answer tasks (targeted retrieval) or a free-recall task (holistic retrieval). Concerning the direct effects of retrieval practice, short-answer tasks led to increased retention of directly retrieved targeted information from the learning contents, whereas free-recall tasks led to better retention of further information from the learning contents. Concerning indirect effects, short-answer tasks improved metacognitive calibration; free-recall tasks increased self-efficacy and situational interest. These findings confirm the assumption that the effects of retrieval practice depend on the type of recall task: short-answer tasks help us remember targeted information units and foster metacognitive calibration. Free-recall tasks help us remember a broader spectrum of information, and they foster motivational factors
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
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Instructional science. - 48, 6 (2020) , 699-728, ISSN: 1573-1952
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Veröffentlichung
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Freiburg
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Universität
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2021
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10.1007/s11251-020-09526-1
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urn:nbn:de:bsz:25-freidok-1753189
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Associated
- Endres, Tino
- Kranzdorf, Lena
- Schneider, Vivien
- Renkl, Alexander
- Universität
Time of origin
- 2021
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