Roediger–Jefferson Experiment

The Roediger–Jefferson Experiment investigated how repeated exposure to specific information influences memory accuracy. Participants studied a list of words, then either reviewed the same list multiple times or reviewed different lists. The findings showed that frequent review enhances overall memory recall but can also increase false memories—remembering details or items that weren’t actually present. This experiment highlights the balance between repetition aiding retention and potentially enlarging errors, emphasizing that the way we review information impacts both how well and how accurately we remember.