imagery effect

the finding that imaging the referent of a word (e.g., envisioning an airplane when asked to study the word airplane) produces better memory for the word than does simply reading it.

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Psychology term of the day

January 31st 2025

cerebral hypoplasia

the incomplete development of the cerebral hemispheres. It may be due to a congenital defect or malnutrition during early childhood.