Analysis of the Word-Frequency Effect in Recognition Memory.

Glanzer, Murray; Bowles, Nancy

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ERIC Number: EJ138918

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Publication Date: 1976

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Analysis of the Word-Frequency Effect in Recognition Memory

Glanzer, Murray; Bowles, Nancy

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Learning and Memory, 2, 1, 21-31, Jan 76

A general decision-theory analysis of the word-frequency effect in recognition memory is carried out. On the basis of the analysis and data from a forced-choice experiment two distinct causes of the frequency effect are defined. (Editor)

Descriptors: Charts, Data Analysis, Experimental Psychology, Learning Theories, Memory, Psychological Studies, Research Methodology, Tables (Data), Word Frequency, Word Recognition

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