Abstract
Spacing exemplars during concept and category induction improves classification more than massing — despite learners rating massing as more effective (Bergström, Sundqvist, & Bergström, 2008).
Bergstrom, L., Sundqvist, F., & Bergström, U. (2008). Learning concepts and categories: Is spacing the “enemy of induction”? Psychological Science, 19(6), 585–592. DOI.
Key findings
- Inductive learning task: — Participants classify new paintings by studied artist after massed vs spaced exposure schedules.
- Spacing advantage: — Interleaved artists yield better induction than blocked (massed) presentation.
Application
When a coach teaching movement patterns interleaves exemplars from different techniques rather than blocking one style — Bergström et al — open this cite for the study behind the move.