A student repeatedly practices a skill until it becomes automatic. This is known as:
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Correct answer: Overlearning
Overlearning strengthens memory by practicing beyond mastery. It increases resistance to forgetting.
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More Forgetting: Causes and Strategies questions
- Which cause of forgetting is related to insufficient attention during learning?
- Which theory of forgetting states that memories weaken naturally over time if not used?
- Proactive interference occurs when:
- A student cannot recall information because no suitable cues are available. This reflects:
- Which of the following is a psychological cause of forgetting?
- Retroactive interference occurs when: