Reminiscence and rote learning

Abstract

Reviews the study, "Reminiscence and Rote Learning" by L. B. Ward (see record 2011-15838-001 ). It is pointed out that although reminiscence is a well established phenomenon, it has not been found in studies of rote learning of nonsense syllables. Most retention studies show a very rapid initial loss, and it has been assumed that this loss sets in immediately upon the completion of the learning period. The fact of this initial loss would suggest that the first few minutes or even seconds after learning might well be most important. It is this brief material immediately following the cessation of the learning activity that the writer has undertaken to investigate. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)