Questions: Reviewing feedback given on a test will help you retain information in your short-term memory, but not your long-term memory.
Transcript text: Reviewing feedback given on a test will help you retain information in your short-term memory, but not your long-term memory.
Solution
The statement in the question is not entirely accurate. Reviewing content on a test can help with both short-term and long-term memory retention, depending on how the review is conducted.
Short-term Memory: Reviewing content shortly before a test can certainly help retain information in the short-term memory. This is because short-term memory is designed to hold information temporarily, and reviewing helps reinforce this information just before it is needed.
Long-term Memory: For information to be transferred to long-term memory, it typically requires more than just a single review session. Techniques such as spaced repetition, active recall, and elaborative rehearsal are effective in transferring information from short-term to long-term memory. Regularly reviewing content over a period of time, rather than cramming, is more likely to aid in long-term retention.
In summary, while reviewing content can help with short-term memory retention, employing effective study techniques can also enhance long-term memory retention.