- Robert and Elizabeth Bjork's studies investigating retrieval-based learning showed that:
A)The easier the retrieval test is, the greater the benefit of a successful retrieval
B)The more difficult the retrieval test is, the greater the benefit of a successful retrieval
C)The level of difficulty of the retrieval needs to vary according to the delay
D)The level of difficulty of the retrieval needs to vary according to the encoding variability hypothesis
E)Retrieval based learning is less effective than restudying the material previously learned

Question

- Robert and Elizabeth Bjork's studies investigating retrieval-based learning showed that: 
A)The easier the retrieval test is, the greater the benefit of a successful retrieval 
B)The more difficult the retrieval test is, the greater the benefit of a successful retrieval 
C)The level of difficulty of the retrieval needs to vary according to the delay 
D)The level of difficulty of the retrieval needs to vary according to the encoding variability hypothesis 
E)Retrieval based learning is less effective than restudying the material previously learned

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Bjork's studies showed that the more difficult the retrieval test is, the greater the benefit of a successful retrieval. This is known as the desirable difficulty effect, where introducing challenges during learning can improve long-term memory retention.

- Robert and Elizabeth Bjork's Studies Investigating Retrieval-Based Learning Showed