Question

Two groups of participants in a study are presentd a list of 20 words. The first group is told to count the number of capital letters in the words and the second group is told to think of the definition of each word. When both groups are asked to recall the word lists, which of the following is most likely to occur?

a. The first group will recall more words than the second group.
b. Each group will recall the same number of words.
c. The first group will rehearse the words, but the second group will not.
d. The second group will recall more words than the first group.
e. Both groups will recall all of the words.

Answer 1

d. The second group will recall more words than the first group

Step-by-step explanation:

In the recall and recognition process of learning, a learner is highly likely to recall more words when he or she practices it. The second group, in this example, is asked to think of the definition of each word. In the process, this group will read the word again and again and hence will put more practice during the exercise. The first group is just tasked with counting the capital letters and it will do in one go without putting effort on its meaning.