A lack of retrieval practice effects in children's recognition and recall memory of novel words during storybook reading
Melina L. Knabe,
Catherine A. Bredemann,
Haley A. Vlach
Abstract:IntroductionRetrieval practice enhances adults' long-term memory over restudying. However, it is less clear whether young children also benefit from retrieval practice. This study assessed whether retrieval practice could support children's novel word learning in the context of storybook reading.MethodIn Experiments 1–3, preschoolers (N = 167, RangeAge = 26–68 months) were presented with 10 novel word-object pairs across four consecutive storybook readings. Half of the children were read the storybook four tim… Show more
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