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repetition effect

the fact that repeated presentation of information or items typically leads to better memory for the material. The repetition effect is a general principle of learning, although there are exceptions and modifiers. For instance, spaced repetitions are usually more effective than massed repetitions. See distributed practice; law of frequency; massed practice.

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tripa ida

tripa ida

see susto.