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What Should We Remember?

We edit and reinforce some memories after the fact

Spacing effect

Description

The phenomenon whereby learning is greater when studying is spread out over time, as opposed to studying the same amount of content in a single session.

Spacing effect in business decision

Employee training programs are more effective if learning modules are spaced out over several weeks with opportunities for practice, rather than crammed into a single intensive day.

Spacing effect in personal life decision

You learn vocabulary words better by studying them a little each day rather than cramming.