Activation makes words more accessible, but not necessarily more retrievable.

摘要: Three experiments compared different memory tests for words that were studied under either semantic or nonsemantic processing conditions. When the required completion of initial letters (e.g., DEF—) recently presented with first word came to mind, and conditions produced similar results. In contrast, free recall, cued recognition showed substantially better performance The rate decrement in over time was same tests. findings are discussed terms two processes: (a) activation a mental representation, which also strengthens relations among its components increases accessibility, (b) elaboration, establishes contents retrievability. Implications understanding amnesic syndrome developed.