Term ID: T4032

Overlearning Effect

/overlearning-effect/
Enhanced retention and performance that results from continued practice beyond the point of initial skill mastery.
Example: Medical students who practice procedures extensively showing better performance under stress than those with minimal training.

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Reference: Rohrer et al. (2005)