Re: Auditory serial recall

[Patrick Susini <Patrick.Susini@xxxxxxxx>]

Le 21 janv. 08 à 23:46, Hornsby, Benjamin Wade Young a écrit :

> Hi All,
> I'm looking for references to help determine the inter-word  
> interval to
> use for a serial recall task. I'll be presenting strings of
> monosyllables (random lengths) and measuring accuracy of word  
> recall of
> the final few words (and reaction times). Given I've got multiple
> conditions I'm trying to shorten the test duration by reducing the
> silent interval between the words. Any help directing me to references
> that have examined the effects of various inter-word intervals on
> auditory serial recall would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Ben Hornsby


There are several studies focusing on variables affecting long and  
short term storage in a recall task. The variables that affect the  
efficiency of rote learning – presentation rate, number of  
presentations, etc .. –  have also an effect on the beginning section  
of the serial position curve. Increase of the repetition rate seems  
to facilitate rote learning and thus long term storage. In Glanzer  
and Cunitz (1966) when the repetition rate (one word at x-sec rate)  
increases, the probability of recall is raised in all but the last  
few positions of the recall curve.

Glanzer, M., and Cunitz, A. R. (1966). "Two Storage Mechanisms in  
Free Recall," Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior 5, 351-360.

Best regards
Patrick Susini

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