The Forgetting Curve
Research by Hermann Ebbinghaus, a German psychologist, introduced the concept of the "forgetting curve." It shows that we forget information at an exponential rate if we don't actively reinforce our learning. Without revision, we can forget up to 50% of new information within an hour and about 70% within 24 hours. This emphasizes the importance of regular review and reinforcement in learning.
Research by Hermann Ebbinghaus, a German psychologist, introduced the concept of the "forgetting curve." It shows that we forget information at an exponential rate if we don't actively reinforce our learning. Without revision, we can forget up to 50% of new information within an hour and about 70% within 24 hours. This emphasizes the importance of regular review and reinforcement in learning.