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Concrete examples

5 papers

Evidence base for concrete examples — every paper below is DOI-verified so you can trace any claim back to its source.

Papers

  1. Rawson K. A., Thomas R. C., Jacoby L. L. — **Year:** 2014
    2014DOI: 10.1007/s10648-014-9273-3
  2. Goldstone R. L., Son J. Y. — **Year:** 2005
    2005DOI: 10.1207/s15327809jls1401_4
  3. Gentner D., Loewenstein J., Thompson L. — **Year:** 2003
    2003DOI: 10.1037/0022-0663.95.2.393
  4. Quilici J. L., Mayer R. E. — **Year:** 1996
    1996DOI: 10.1037/0022-0663.88.1.144
  5. Gick M. L., Holyoak K. J. — **Year:** 1983
    1983DOI: 10.1016/0010-0285(83)90002-6

Audio companion script

This technique is called concrete examples. Reach for it when you want to anchor an abstract rule to specific worked instances. The idea is simple. You build a steady habit and let it do the work over time. It is backed by five peer reviewed studies, so the advice rests on real evidence. Try it on your own material this week and notice how much more sticks.