Godden and Baddeley’s study

• What was the aim of Godden and Baddeley's study?

  To see if context improved recall
• What was the method used in Godden and Baddeley's study?

  • Divers listened to words in two settings:
  • On the beach
  • Underwater
  • They recalled words in the same or different settings
• Where did the divers listen to and recall words?

  On the beach and underwater
• What were the results of the study regarding recall?

  Recall was highest in the same environment
• What conclusion did Godden and Baddeley draw from their study?

  Context acts as a trigger, improving memory accuracy
• What are the evaluations of Godden and Baddeley's study?

  • Artificial task using lists of words
  • Better recall found with complex materials
  • Recall was short term
  • Participants recalled words almost immediately
• Why is the task considered artificial in Godden and Baddeley's study?

  Because lists of words were used
• What was noted about recall in Godden and Baddeley's study?

  Recall was short term and immediate
• What did Smith suggest about context in recall?

  Context acts as a cue if very similar
• How often do similar contexts occur in everyday life according to the study?

  Rarely happens