consolidation

Offline consolidation supersedes prior knowledge benefits in children's (but not adults') word learning

The relative contributions of different learning mechanisms may change across the lifespan.

Consolidating new words from repetitive versus multiple stories: Prior knowledge matters

For different stories, vocabulary enhanced consolidation of explicit knowledge. For repetitive stories, vocabulary had no positive impact on explicit learning.

Commentary: Knowledge Acquisition during Exam Preparation Improves Memory and Modulates Memory Formation

Commentary on Brod et al. (2016).