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WORD-LENGTH EFFECT

By N., Sam M.S.

with regard to an examination of memory range, the fact that one generally recalling a larger amount of shorter words than their longer counterparts. Short-term preservation is impacted by the time length needed to practice the words.

WORD-LENGTH EFFECT: "Due to the word-length effect, Sally often remembers more short words than long words. "
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "WORD-LENGTH EFFECT," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 29, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/word-length-effect/ (accessed May 30, 2023).
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