Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Rehearsal (/rɪˈhɜːrsəl/), in the context of medicine, refers to the process of repeatedly practicing a skill or studying information to strengthen the memory and improve the performance of the skill or recall of the information.
Etymology
The term "rehearsal" originates from the Old French rehercier, meaning "to go over again, to repeat". In the medical context, it was first used in the late 19th century to describe the process of practicing or repeating a skill or information to improve memory and performance.
Related Terms
- Cognitive rehearsal: A psychological technique where a person mentally practices a skill or piece of information to improve memory and performance.
- Motor rehearsal: The process of mentally practicing a physical skill without actually performing the physical movements.
- Mental rehearsal: Similar to cognitive rehearsal, but often used to refer to the process of mentally practicing a skill or piece of information in preparation for a specific event or situation.
- Spaced rehearsal: A learning technique where practice or study sessions are spaced out over time, rather than being crammed into a single session. This technique has been shown to improve long-term memory retention.
- Massed rehearsal: The opposite of spaced rehearsal, where practice or study sessions are crammed into a single session. This technique is less effective for long-term memory retention.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rehearsal
- Wikipedia's article - Rehearsal
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