Psychology
Your confidence can rise while your later recall falls short.
In those experiments, repeated study raised confidence, but recall practice led to better delayed retention.
The idea
“This looks familiar” is an experience. Explaining it without help is a demonstration.
An example
Rate how well you expect to explain a concept, then explain it without looking. Compare the explanation with the source. A mismatch is information about this task, not a verdict on your intelligence.
Try it
Predict how well you can explain one idea. Close the notes, explain it, then compare your confidence with what you produced.
More context
In the same 2006 experiments, repeated studying increased confidence, yet prior testing produced better delayed retention. A feeling of fluency and later performance can diverge. Research finding · specific tasks and participants
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