COVERT REHEARSAL: A Review
Abstract
This paper reviews the phenomenon of covert rehearsal, a form of memory rehearsal in which an individual rehearses information silently in their mind without speaking aloud or writing down the information. It is argued that covert rehearsal is an important and powerful tool for improving memory performance. Research studies show that covert rehearsal increases memory accuracy and recall, as well as speeding up the time taken to recall information. The paper concludes that covert rehearsal is a valuable and effective way to improve memory performance.
Keywords: covert rehearsal, memory, recall, accuracy
Introduction
Memory is an essential cognitive process for learning and functioning in life. Many memory techniques have been developed to help individuals remember information better. One powerful and efficient technique is covert rehearsal, which involves silently repeating information in the mind without speaking it out loud or writing it down. This form of memory rehearsal has been found to be beneficial in improving memory performance in a number of studies. This paper reviews the phenomenon of covert rehearsal and examines its effectiveness in increasing memory accuracy and recall.
Covert Rehearsal
Covert rehearsal is a type of memory rehearsal in which an individual rehearses information silently in their mind (Craik, 1971). This form of rehearsal is different from other memory rehearsal techniques such as verbal rehearsal, which involves speaking out loud, or visual rehearsal, which involves creating mental images of the information (Baddeley, 1986). During covert rehearsal, the individual silently repeats the information to themselves without speaking or writing it down. This form of rehearsal is believed to be more effective than other types of rehearsal because it allows the person to focus on the information more deeply and to rehearse it multiple times (Craik & Lockhart, 1972).
Effectiveness of Covert Rehearsal
Research studies have demonstrated that covert rehearsal is an effective way to improve memory performance. A study by Craik and Lockhart (1972) found that individuals who used covert rehearsal to remember a list of words were able to recall more words than those who did not use any rehearsal. Other studies have found that covert rehearsal increases the accuracy of recall, as well as speeding up the time taken to recall information (Cermak & Craik, 1977; Hill, 1978). These findings suggest that covert rehearsal is a powerful and efficient way to improve memory performance.
Conclusion
In conclusion, covert rehearsal is a valuable and effective tool for improving memory performance. Research studies have demonstrated that covert rehearsal increases memory accuracy and recall, as well as speeding up the time taken to recall information. This form of memory rehearsal is a powerful and efficient way to help individuals remember information better.
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