The effects of consistent spatial locations over several presentations on word recall were examined. Word lists were presented to participants in which the words were shown in fixed, mixed, or random locations. Results suggest that incidental encoding of location can improve memory for items when shown in fixed locations.
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Can Spatial Location Information Improve Item Recall?
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Annual Convention of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, 76th (Park City, Utah, USA, 04/2006)