Psychol Bull May 2006 PMID 16719566

Distributed practice in verbal recall tasks: A review and quantitative synthesis.

Nicholas J Cepeda, Harold Pashler, Edward Vul, John T Wixted, Doug Rohrer

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The discussions reflect a positive reception, with comments like 'Study tip: Space out learning' emphasizing practical applications, while others express curiosity about the details, showing moderate engagement and interest. Words like 'effective' and 'memory' convey recognition of the research's relevance for learning strategies.

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Most discussions acknowledge the findings, with some recognizing the importance of spaced repetition for memory enhancement.

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Posts demonstrate high interest, highlighting practical study tips and curiosity about the meta-analysis results.

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Users engage by summarizing the concept of spaced learning and questioning specifics, indicating moderate depth.

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The discussions focus mainly on the practical implications for studying habits, suggesting a modest perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The authors conducted a meta-analysis of 317 experiments involving 839 assessments to understand how distributing practice over time affects verbal recall, focusing on factors like spacing between study sessions and the time gaps between them.
  • They found that both the interstudy interval (ISI) and the retention interval (time between learning and recall) jointly influence how well information is remembered, with the optimal ISI increasing as the time to recall lengthens.
  • The study highlights the importance of temporal variables in learning and suggests areas for future research to better understand how timing impacts memory retention.]

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AK
@1qaz5tgb3edc · X

「学習の間隔を空けることによって記憶の定着率が高まる」 #心理学 #学習 #記憶 Cepeda, N.J., Pashler, H., Vul, E., Wixted, J.T., & Rohrer, D. (2006). Distributed practice in verbal recall tasks..Psychological Bulletin, 132, 354–380. https://t.co/88Tz7VI8Je

Apr 21, 2022 · 5,849 followers View post →
Dr. Michelle L. Luna
@Michelle_L_Luna · X

@StacyTShaw Hmm I don't remember reading about this particular effect...but this meta-analysis examines different spacing periods so maybe they cite something similar? https://t.co/cUxGhFeWbJ

Aug 6, 2020 · 262 followers View post →
Laura I. Maniglia
@HandleEducation · X

Study tip: Space out learning. Dividing study into shorter intervals instead of long sessions is a more effective method of storing information into long-term memory. https://t.co/FtxNpVlvGW https://t.co/jde06Lwm9R

Feb 17, 2022 · 137 followers View post →
Medica Flash
@Medica_Flash · X

2. Spaced Repetition Informasi diulang dengan interval yang meningkat, memperkuat memori jangka panjang. Cepeda, N., et al, (2006). Distributed practice in verbal recall tasks: A review and quantitative synthesis. Psychological Bulletin, 132(3), 354–380.

Oct 4, 2025 · 24 followers View post →

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Medica Flash
@Medica_Flash · X

2. Spaced Repetition Informasi diulang dengan interval yang meningkat, memperkuat memori jangka panjang. Cepeda, N., et al, (2006). Distributed practice in verbal recall tasks: A review and quantitative synthesis. Psychological Bulletin, 132(3), 354–380.

Oct 4, 2025 · 24 followers View post →
AK
@1qaz5tgb3edc · X

「学習の間隔を空けることによって記憶の定着率が高まる」 #心理学 #学習 #記憶 Cepeda, N.J., Pashler, H., Vul, E., Wixted, J.T., & Rohrer, D. (2006). Distributed practice in verbal recall tasks..Psychological Bulletin, 132, 354–380. https://t.co/88Tz7VI8Je

Apr 21, 2022 · 5,849 followers View post →
Laura I. Maniglia
@HandleEducation · X

Study tip: Space out learning. Dividing study into shorter intervals instead of long sessions is a more effective method of storing information into long-term memory. https://t.co/FtxNpVlvGW https://t.co/jde06Lwm9R

Feb 17, 2022 · 137 followers View post →
Dr. Michelle L. Luna
@Michelle_L_Luna · X

@StacyTShaw Hmm I don't remember reading about this particular effect...but this meta-analysis examines different spacing periods so maybe they cite something similar? https://t.co/cUxGhFeWbJ

Aug 6, 2020 · 262 followers View post →