Spaced repetition
Spaced Repetition
Spaced repetition is a learning technique that incorporates increasing intervals of time between subsequent review of previously learned material in order to exploit the psychological spacing effect.
Pronunciation
/spāst/ /rəˈpiSHən/
Etymology
The term "spaced repetition" is derived from the English words "spaced", meaning separated or set some distance apart, and "repetition", which refers to the action of repeating something that has already been said or written.
Definition
Spaced repetition is a method of learning that involves repeating the study of material at increasing intervals over time. This technique is based on the spacing effect, a psychological phenomenon where people more effectively remember or learn items when they are studied a few times over a long period of time (spaced presentation), rather than studied repeatedly in a short period of time (massed presentation).
Related Terms
- Spacing effect: The phenomenon where learning is greater when studying is spread out over time, as opposed to studying the same amount of content in a single session.
- Flashcard: A card with a question on one side and the answer on the other. Flashcards are often used in spaced repetition systems.
- Memory: The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
- Cognitive psychology: The scientific study of mental processes such as "attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, creativity, and thinking".
Usage in Context
Spaced repetition is commonly used in language learning platforms, medical education, and other fields where large amounts of information need to be memorized. It is often facilitated by software that schedules reviews at optimal intervals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spaced repetition
- Wikipedia's article - Spaced repetition
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