paired-associates learning

a technique used in studying learning in which participants learn syllables, words, or other items in pairs and are later presented with one half of each pair to which they must respond with the matching half. Also called paired-associates method; paired associations. [introduced by Mary W. Calkins]

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November 22nd 2024

on response (ON response)

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