Elaboration (psychology)
Elaboration ( Latin laborare , work) means elaboration. In psychology, the term describes in- depth information processing . An elaborate network is formed in the brain that consists of redundant links. Both linguistic and clear associations are formed. This makes it easier to retrieve stored information later and reduces the risk of being forgotten .
In the area of learning strategies , elaboration is an important technique (see Classification of Learning Strategies ). Elaboration strategies can consist of explaining new information in your own words, thinking up examples of connections between new information and your own prior knowledge, or devising donkey bridges .
Another definition by Schenk according to the “ schema theory ” reads: “Elaboration is the networking of external information with schema information. The new information is filled with existing knowledge and experience and is therefore given a personal color. "
Web links
- Elaboration (elaboration). In: Psychologie-Fachgebärdenlexikon. sign-lang.uni-hamburg.de, archived from the original on May 25, 2005 ; Retrieved July 3, 2017 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Schenk, M. (2002). Media effects. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck. Based on Schulz, W. (1995).