State Dependent LearningMarch 18, 2013
Denny, Adam
Defined
• encoding the memory with the environment so that when recalling takes place, it is more probable that the same environment will produce higher recall
• State dependent learning is also known as encoding specificity
Graphed for Simplicity
Environment
Answer/Output
Subject/Question+
Underwater Verses Ground Learning
Underwater Verses Ground LearningLandWater
The Gentle Awakening
• Later, some subjects were tested immediately upon wakening.
• Others were tested later in the day when they were more awake.
• Those that had been tested right after wake up had a higher response rate.
Classroom Swap
• Students at Universities were taught in a classroom
• Students were split into two groups and half were sent to take the test in another classroom
• Those that took the test in the other classroom did not do as well as those that tested in the same classroom
Military Relationship
• Basis for “train as you fight”
• Whatever you learn in one environment is going to illicit that response
• Field training/ Classroom training
Summary
• Environment + Information = recall• This is called State dependent learning
• Underwater verses ground learning• The Gentle Awakening• Classroom Swap
• Military Uses• Field exercises• Training Courses (Classroom)
Where to Study?
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• Something to think about: Internal environment such as Drug levels
• what are you on when you learn, verses what are you on when you test (caffeine, nicotine, nutrition?)
• Any Questions??
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