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How Do Undergraduates Remember What They Learned in Introductory Psychology?

Conway, M.A., Gardiner, J.M., Perfect, T.J., Anderson, S.J., & Cohen, G.M. (1997). Changes in memory awareness during learning: The acquisition of knowledge by psychology undergraduates. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 126, 393-413.

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About the Authors

Martin A, Conway, Timothy J. Perfect, and Stephen J. Anderson are from the University of Bristol, England. John M. Gardiner is from City University, London, England. Gillian M. Cohen is from The Open University, England. Check out their research interests and learn more about their institutions.

About the Journal

The Journal of Experimental Psychology: General is a flagship journal in experimental psychology. Check out the Table of Contents of recent issues.

Links to Life

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