continuous-distractor paradigm
continuous-distractor paradigm
Method of studying the long-term recency effect. Participants must store items and peform a distraction task (for example, an arithmetic task) between each presentation of items. The distraction task aims to prevent mental rehearsal of items. The final free recall test is also delayed by a distracting task.
Bjork, R. A., & Whitten, W. B. (1974). Recency-sensitive retrieval processes in long-term free recall. Cognitive Psychology, 6(2), 173-189. doi:10.1016/0010-0285(74)90009-7
Tzeng, O. J. L. (1973). Positive recency effect in a delayed free recall. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 12(4), 436-439. doi:10.1016/S0022-5371(73)80023-4
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Alternative terms
Broader Terms
- BT↑ free recall
Related terms
- Francais paradigme de distraction continue
