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Studying with friends improves memory retention compared with studying alone.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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Is it true that studying with friends improves memory retention compared with studying alone?

Partly. One systematic review reports a positive correlation between friendships and academic performance, while a biology-course study found studying with friends had no significant effect on exam scores. Neither directly measures memory retention, so the evidence only partially addresses the claim.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 1 source for, 1 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 1
The Benefits of Friendships in Academic Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis -
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The Benefits of Friendships in Academic Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.50946

Evidence against · 1
Studying with Friends in Introductory Biology Is Associated with Low Impact Study Strategies and No Improvement of Exam Scores.
2026
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AE, W. & K, D. (2026). Studying with Friends in Introductory Biology Is Associated with Low Impact Study Strategies and No Improvement of Exam Scores.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.25-04-0074

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