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The core idea

The core idea

Context-dependent memory means recall is better when the external environment at retrieval matches the external environment at encoding. In Grant et al. (1998), the key external cue was auditory context: silence or background cafeteria noise.

Grant et al. (1998): Context-dependent memory Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Grant et al. (1998): Context-dependent memory

Step-by-step lessons covering OCR A Level Psychology Grant et al. (1998): Context-dependent memory for A Level Psychology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Component 01, Component 02 and Component 03 format. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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