Background information

• What is context dependent memory?

  Improved recall when encoding and retrieval contexts match
• How does context dependent memory affect recall?

  We remember better in the same environment we learned
• If you learned Psychology in T201, where are you likely to remember it best?

  In T201 classroom
• What was the focus of Grant et al's study?

  Environmental context dependency effects on school material
• Why did Grant et al focus on studying conditions?

  Students control where and how they study
• What did previous research show about students' study environments?

  They often differ from test conditions
• What types of background noise do students often encounter while studying?

  Noise from family, friends, TV, and music
• What concern did Grant et al raise about students' study habits?

  They may harm test performance due to context differences
• What is the implication of context dependent memory for exam settings?

  • Exams should be in subject classrooms
  • Context matching can enhance recall
  • Study environments should mimic test conditions