Repeated exposure flattens the slope of the forgetting curve over time
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Repeated exposure and spaced repetition effectively reduce the rate of memory loss over time, successfully altering the trajectory of the forgetting curve.
Evidence for · 5
The impact of technology use on cognitive development and lexical attrition in L1 and L2 among younger students with ADHD: Opportunities and challenges.
2025 · cited by 1
Paper 2 notes that spaced repetition systems reintroduce words at optimal intervals to enhance retention.
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Reducing Forgetting Rate in EFL Students Using a Spaced Repetition-Powered Digital Game-Based Learning Application
2021 · cited by 1
Paper 5 demonstrates that learners following a recommended spaced repetition schedule have significantly lower forgetting rates.
The Effectiveness of Microlearning and Spaced Repetition in Knowledge Retention Across Different Age Groups: A Comparative Analysis of Cognitive Performance and Memory Consolidation
2025 · cited by 1
Paper 6 shows that spaced repetition protocols improve knowledge retention across various age groups.
Redox dopamine-modified chitosan memory films with forgetting behavior.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 8 successfully simulates the spaced repetition learning curve and its antagonistic effect on forgetting.
Implementation of a spaced-repetition approach to enhance undergraduate learning and engagement in paediatrics.
2025 · cited by 0
Paper 10 finds that a spaced-repetition approach using digital flashcards significantly improves knowledge retention.