The power integration diffusion model for production breaks.
The learning curve during repetitive production and the associated forgetting during production breaks are fundamental issues in the understanding of behavior. A model is suggested that combines 3 basic findings, namely, that single memory traces decay according to a power function of the retention interval, that aggregated memory traces can be combined by integration, and that the time to produce a unit can be described by a diffusion process on the memory trace. This power integration diffusion model is validated with empirical data, and the result fits better than 14 other published forgetting models.
Sikström
Sverker
S
Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Sweden. sverker@psych.utoronto.ca
Jaber
Mohamad Y
MY
D001288:Attention; D006801:Humans; D011939:Mental Recall; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015233:Models, Statistical; D012153:Retention, Psychology