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Larsen, Janet D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Describes a demonstration to illustrate the importance of knowing what is supposed to be learned before studying begins. Suggests that the exercise may be used to show the basic elements of a scientific experiment. Explains that attention's effect upon memory is shown by students' tendency to remember best what they are told to remember. (DK)
Descriptors: Attention, Demonstrations (Educational), Educational Psychology, Experiments