Generation effect
3 papersEvidence base for generation effect — every paper below is DOI-verified so you can trace any claim back to its source.
Papers
- DeWinstanley P. A., Bjork E. L. — **Year:** 20042004DOI: 10.3758/BF03196872
- Crutcher R. J., Healy A. F. — **Year:** 19891989DOI: 10.1037/0278-7393.15.4.669
- Slamecka N. J., Graf P. — **Year:** 19781978DOI: 10.1037/0278-7393.4.6.592
Audio companion script
This technique is called the generation effect. Reach for it when you want to produce the answer yourself before checking it. The idea is simple. You build a steady habit and let it do the work over time. It is backed by three peer reviewed studies, so the advice rests on real evidence. Try it on your own material this week and notice how much more sticks.