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An investigation into the effect free and cued recall has on the retrieval of information
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An investigation into the effect free and cued recall has on the retrieval of information. Contents Abstract Introduction Aims Hypothesis Method - Design Participants Materials Procedure Results Discussion References Appendix 1 - Brief, Standardised Instructions and Debrief. Appendix 2 - Word list Appendix 3 - Cued recall sample answer sheet Appendix 4 - Free recall sample answer sheet Appendix 5 - Full results and calculations Abstract This is an experiment investigating the effects cues have on the recall of information based on the investigation by Tulving and Pearlstone (1966). In their investigation participants were given a list of words comprising 12 categories with 4 words under each category to study and then to recall as many words as possible. The participants were either given a blank sheet or a sheet with category titles on it. Cues can be used as a way to trigger memory and to remember information. The hypothesis to be proved is whether the participants remember more words from the word list if...
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