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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Retrieval practice is a known method for improving long-term memory retention.
  • The retrieval practice effect's applicability and boundaries in early childhood are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the presence and boundary conditions of the retrieval practice effect in preschool-aged children (5-6 years).
  • To examine the influence of initial learning amount on the retrieval practice effect.

Main Methods:

  • Two experiments were conducted with 202 preschool-aged children.
  • Participants engaged in retrieval practice sessions with varying amounts of initial learning.
  • Memory performance was assessed using both recall and recognition measures.

Main Results:

  • The retrieval practice effect was observed in 5-6-year-old children.
  • A significant effect was contingent upon achieving a sufficient retrieval success rate, achieved through multiple initial learning cycles.
  • The effect was robust across both recall (d=0.315) and recognition (d=0.324) measures.
  • The consistency of retrieval methods between practice and testing did not influence the effect.

Conclusions:

  • Retrieval practice is effective for enhancing long-term memory in early childhood.
  • Sufficient initial learning is a critical boundary condition for the retrieval practice effect in young children.
  • Findings have implications for designing effective early childhood education strategies to optimize memory development.