The availability and effectiveness of reported mediators in associative learning: A historical review and an experimental investigation

摘要: This paper provides a historical review and empirical investigation of the availability effectiveness different types mediator in associative learning, as inferred from subjects’ retrospective reports. Mental imagery is preferred mediational strategy learning pairs common concrete nouns, its use associated with high level recall performance. Its are both enhanced if subjects given interactive instructions. It argued that reports provide valid accounts cognitive processes occur at time play causal role determining subsequent retention.