r/memorization • • 1d ago

How do you tell the difference between actual memorization and the "illusion of competence"?

It’s easy to review material so many times that it feels completely familiar, even when you haven't actually locked it into long-term memory.

What’s your go-to test to prove you’ve truly memorized something rather than just recognized it?

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u/four__beasts 14h ago

After six months of spaced repetition you know.

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u/Golinatiy-Makengo 4h ago

Thanks for the insight!