This article throws light upon the top three methods used for measuring retention. The methods are: 1. Recall 2. Recognition 3. Saving. Method # 1. Recall: Recall is a method used for measuring retention which involves the verbal reproduction or repetition of learnt material. It is basically of two types - serial recall and free recall. In serial recall learnt [...]
This article throws light upon the seven main factors that influence retention. The factors are: 1. Repetition or Practice 2. Meaningful Learning 3. Whole Vs. Part Learning 4. Massed and Spaced Practice 5. Motivation 6. Feedback 7. Passage of Time. Factor # 1. Repetition or Practice: Learning a task involves repeating acts related to that particular task. Many tasks are [...]
This article throws light upon the three main stages of memory. The stages are: 1. Sensory Stage 2. Short-Term Memory Stage (STM) 3. Long-Term Memory (LTM). 1. Sensory Stage: The term 'sensory memory' is used to describe the state when the sensory registers receive incoming information and hold them for enough time to be processed. This type of memory is [...]