Relearning

Definition

Relearning is the process of learning information that was previously learned. It typically takes less time to relearn something than it did to learn it the first time.

Related terms

Proactive Interference:

This occurs when old information hinders the recall of newly learned information.

Retroactive Interference:

This happens when new information makes it harder to recall old information.

Spacing Effect:

The phenomenon where learning is greater when studying is spread out over time, as opposed to studying the same amount of content in a single session.