Pretesting effect
4 papersEvidence base for pretesting effect — every paper below is DOI-verified so you can trace any claim back to its source.
Papers
- Little J. L., Bjork E. L. — **Year:** 20162016DOI: 10.3758/s13421-016-0621-z
- Potts R., Shanks D. R. — **Year:** 20142014DOI: 10.1037/a0033194
- Richland L. E., Kornell N., Kao L. S. — **Year:** 20092009DOI: 10.1037/a0016496
- Kornell N., Hays M. J., Bjork R. A. — **Year:** 20092009DOI: 10.1037/a0015729
Audio companion script
This technique is called pretesting. Reach for it when you want to attempt questions before studying to prime later learning. The idea is simple. You build a steady habit and let it do the work over time. It is backed by four peer reviewed studies, so the advice rests on real evidence. Try it on your own material this week and notice how much more sticks.