Psychology A-Level
similarity
What similarity means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of similarity
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain similarity in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
The condition that makes interference worse, shown by recall of the first list falling most when the new words were synonyms.
Topics that use similarity
- Memory (AQA A-Level)
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Using similarity in the exam
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