Assessing Memory and Learning Using the Selective Reminding Procedure

A Survey of Brazilian Studies

Abstract

Researchers have a wide variety of methods that help to understand the processes of memory and learning.
This paper aims to revisit the selective reminding procedure by presenting its characteristics and variations, and carry out a survey of Brazilian studies that made use of it. Differences are presented between the selective reminding procedure and the standard procedure in the use of free recall learning tests. The study showed that, in Brazil, the selective reminding procedure uses, not only different tasks, but also different application methods. The use of selective reminding is relevant to the study of memory and learning, especially to differentiate normal memory difficulties from pathological deficits in this cognitive function.