A comparison of adjusted spaced retrieval versus a uniform expanded retrieval schedule for learning a name–face association in older adults with probable Alzheimer's disease

2008/05/12 by Karri S. Hawley, Katie E. Cherry, Emily O. Boudreaux +1 · 1 citation
Medicine · Health Professions · Psychology · #Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research #Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare #Aging and Gerontology Research

paper · doi:10.1080/13803390701595495

openalex publication_date 2008/05/12 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01

Abstract

We compared the efficacy of two memory training schedules, adjusted spaced retrieval and uniform expanded retrieval, for learning a name-face association in 12 older adults with probable Alzheimer's disease (AD). Nine training sessions were administered on alternate days for three weeks. Results yielded a positive effect of adjusted spaced retrieval on the proportion of correct recall trials and greater success in transferring the learned information to the live target, compared to the uniform expanded retrieval schedule. These data suggest that the spacing effect may underlie the memorial benefit of spaced retrieval. Implications for practical uses of spaced retrieval are considered.

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