Response latencies produced by massed and spaced learning of a paired-associates list.

Abstract

A spaced learning group required fewer trials to reach criterion of 3 successive error-free trials. Response latencies were higher on the criterion trials for the massed group, and this also held for the single recall trial given 15 min. after learning. Response latencies fell between the 3rd criterion trial and the recall trial only for the massed group. There was a nonsignificant trend in favor of better retention in the spaced group. From Psyc Abstracts 36:02:2CI60B. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)