Why Testing Improves Memory: Mediator Effectiveness Hypothesis

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  Why Testing Improves Memory: Mediator Effectiveness Hypothesis

  By Mary A. Pyc, Katherine A. Rawson

  Science15 Oct 2010 : 335

  Testing not only evaluates the state of memory, but also improves memory more than restudy.

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  Why Testing Improves Memory: Mediator Effectiveness Hypothesis

  By Mary A. Pyc, Katherine A. Rawson

  Science15 Oct 2010 : 335

  Testing not only evaluates the state of memory, but also improves memory more than restudy.

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