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1Department of Psychology, MTSU, Murfreesboro 37132, USA. wlangsto@mtsu.edu
Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers : a Journal of the Psychonomic Society, Inc
|September 25, 1999
Summary
People remember information better when they create it themselves compared to just reading it. This software facilitates the generation effect study for students, aiding memory research and report writing.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Educational Technology
Background:
- The generation effect demonstrates superior memory recall for self-generated information over read material.
- Understanding this effect is crucial for effective learning strategies and memory research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce software enabling student participation in generation effect experiments.
- To provide a tool for both replicating established experiments and designing novel variations.
Main Methods:
- The software presents pre-set generation effect experiments for direct student use.
- It allows for customization, empowering students to create and conduct their own experimental designs.
Main Results:
- The software facilitates hands-on experience with psychological experimentation.
- It generates data suitable for research reports in methods courses.
Conclusions:
- This software serves as a valuable pedagogical tool for teaching research methods and cognitive psychology principles.
- It enhances student engagement and understanding of the generation effect through active participation.
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