Hypercorrection of high-confidence errors in the classroom

Memory
Shana K CarpenterKam Leung Yeung

Abstract

People often have erroneous knowledge about the world that is firmly entrenched in memory and endorsed with high confidence. Although strong errors in memory would seem difficult to "un-learn," evidence suggests that errors are more likely to be corrected through feedback when they are originally endorsed with high confidence compared to low confidence. This hypercorrection effect has been predominantly studied in laboratory settings with general knowledge (i.e., trivia) questions, however, and has not been systematically explored in authentic classroom contexts. In the current study, college students in an introductory horticulture class answered questions about the course content, rated their confidence in their answers, received feedback of the correct answers, and then later completed a posttest. Results revealed a significant hypercorrection effect, along with a tendency for students with higher prior knowledge of the material to express higher confidence in, and in turn more effective correction of, their error responses.

References

Apr 17, 2001·Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology = Revue Canadienne De Psychologie Expérimentale·D S McNamara
Jul 9, 2008·Journal of Experimental Psychology. Learning, Memory, and Cognition·Andrew C ButlerHenry L Roediger
Aug 14, 2008·Behavior Research Methods·Kristopher J Preacher, Andrew F Hayes
Jan 16, 2009·Psychonomic Bulletin & Review·Lisa K Fazio, Elizabeth J Marsh
Dec 17, 2009·Behavioural Processes·Lisa K Son, Nate Kornell
Jan 1, 2004·Multivariate Behavioral Research·David P MackinnonJason Williams
May 21, 2010·Psychological Science·Lisa K Fazio, Elizabeth J Marsh
Mar 2, 2011·Journal of Experimental Psychology. Learning, Memory, and Cognition·Janet Metcalfe, Bridgid Finn
Oct 13, 2011·Psychonomic Bulletin & Review·Andrew C ButlerElizabeth J Marsh
Jun 26, 2013·Memory & Cognition·Danielle M SitzmanSarah K Tauber
Jan 7, 2015·Neuropsychology, Development, and Cognition. Section B, Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition·Danielle M SitzmanVan Rynald T Liceralde
Sep 21, 2016·Annual Review of Psychology·Janet Metcalfe

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Feb 12, 2020·The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology : QJEP·Daniel Corral, Shana K Carpenter
Aug 8, 2020·BMC Medical Education·M VersteegP Steendijk

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Neuropsychology, Development, and Cognition. Section B, Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition
Danielle M SitzmanVan Rynald T Liceralde
Neuropsychology, Development, and Cognition. Section B, Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition
Teal S EichJ Metcalfe
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved