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.
Step-by-step lessons on OCR A Level Psychology Grant et al. (1998): Context-dependent memory. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.