In a series of verbal learning studies, the frequency and total exposure time for lists of paired-associates was varied in an attempt to determine which factor has a more profound effect upon the associative process. While increasing total time was of no benefit, increments in frequency facilitated recall. It was concluded that frequency of exposure is the main determinant in associative learning.
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