The Testing Effect: Quizzing Yourself for Better Retention

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1. 12 July 2026 · corrected by Emir Baycan

   Middle condition was mislabeled SSSS; in Roediger & Karpicke it was SSST (study three times, test once).

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   They were then assigned to one of three conditions: repeated study (SSSS), study then test once with delay test (SSSS), or study then repeated test (STTT).

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   They were then assigned to one of three conditions: repeated study (SSSS), study then test once with delay test (SSST), or study then repeated test (STTT).

   Why: Verified fix already fully applied; the middle condition is correctly labeled SSST (matching Roediger & Karpicke 2006's actual study design), distinct from the correct SSSS label for the separate pure-repeated-study condition. FAQ field does not reference this fact. No further changes needed.

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