# PWR-112 — Reacquisition and reconsolidation: learner worksheet Release: Revision 7T · Full Tutorial Edition Estimated time: Estimated 11 min reading; practical time is provider-set Difficulty: Intermediate Equipment: Common household or practice equipment — Eight neutral abstract symbols and eight response keys; Randomised acquisition and reacquisition trial software; Immediate correct-response feedback; Consent, distress-stop and debrief materials; Raw trial log with accuracy, latency and criterion; A neutral-learning record for stimulus-set version, mappings, acquisition criterion, delay, feedback schedule, retention responses, relearning trials, errors, burden and exclusions. Space: Room-scale practice space Automated structural checklist: 10 of 10 structural checks present Evidence quality/context: G4; Detailed research depth Automated method-quality band: Comprehensive Method-rating basis: Structure coverage, instruction/check specificity, alternative distinctness, source troubleshooting, comparison depth and whether purpose/check fields are authored rather than derived. Editorial review: Pending manual editorial sign off ## Before you begin - [ ] I read the tutorial authority and stop conditions. - [ ] I have the required equipment/space or a declared accessible alternative. ## Canonical source context Reacquisition is relearning a previously learned task; reconsolidation is a proposed mechanism by which a retrieved memory may become modifiable. They are not the same. This lesson teaches a supervised neutral laboratory reacquisition method using arbitrary symbol-key pairs: learn to a fixed criterion, retain the exact stimuli and scoring, wait the declared delay, relearn with the same feedback and compare trials-to-criterion. The provider controls consent, stimuli, timing, feedback, burden and analysis. Personal memories, fear, trauma and suggestive interviewing are excluded. Target outcome: The learner completes a provider-run neutral symbol-key relearning task and correctly reports trials-to-criterion as reacquisition without claiming that reconsolidation occurred. ### Authority and setup conditions - Confirm that all stimuli are neutral and contain no personal, emotional, clinical or autobiographical content. - Write the acquisition and reacquisition criterion, delay and trial cap before testing. - Obtain consent that distinguishes measuring relearning from changing or erasing memories. - Archive the neutral symbol-key pairs and show the learner how responses will be entered without revealing the answers. Begin acquisition only after the mapping version, consent and fixed stopping rule are recorded. - Teach the response rule with separate neutral examples and demonstrate the fixed acquisition criterion before presenting any scored mapping. ### Required or supplied materials - Eight neutral abstract symbols and eight response keys - Randomised acquisition and reacquisition trial software - Immediate correct-response feedback - Consent, distress-stop and debrief materials - Raw trial log with accuracy, latency and criterion - A neutral-learning record for stimulus-set version, mappings, acquisition criterion, delay, feedback schedule, retention responses, relearning trials, errors, burden and exclusions. ## 1. Define the neutral pairs Assign each abstract symbol to one key and freeze the mapping, display time and scoring rule. Why: Reacquisition requires the same learned content. Success check: The mapping/version is archived before acquisition. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The mapping/version is archived before acquisition.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 2. Teach the response rule Show two practice symbols, let the learner press a key and reveal the correct key immediately; do not use personal meaning as a mnemonic. Why: Neutral rule familiarisation reduces interface errors. Success check: The learner can use the keys and feedback comfortably. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The learner can use the keys and feedback comfortably.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 3. Acquire to a fixed criterion Present all eight symbols in random order, record response and latency, and give correct-key feedback. Repeat blocks until the predeclared criterion or cap. Why: A known acquisition endpoint is needed to measure relearning. Success check: The log shows the first block meeting criterion. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The log shows the first block meeting criterion.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 4. Preserve the delay End the session and return only after the declared delay. Do not send practice items, reminders or answers during the interval. Why: Unrecorded rehearsal changes what reacquisition means. Success check: No exposure occurs between sessions; the visible 'Preserve the delay' check is satisfied. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “No exposure occurs between sessions; the visible 'Preserve the delay' check is satisfied.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 5. Run a no-feedback retention probe At return, present each symbol once without feedback to record retained accuracy before relearning. Why: Retention and reacquisition are separate outcomes. Success check: The probe is saved and not counted as a feedback block. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The probe is saved and not counted as a feedback block.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 6. Reacquire with the original method Restart randomised blocks with the same immediate feedback, mapping and criterion. Stop at criterion or cap. Why: Matched conditions allow trials-to-criterion comparison; this preserves the reacquisition and reconsolidation rule for 'Reacquire with the original method'. Success check: Only the delay/session label differs; the visible 'Reacquire with the original method' check is satisfied. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “Only the delay/session label differs; the visible 'Reacquire with the original method' check is satisfied.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 7. Compare rates without mechanism claims Compare acquisition and reacquisition blocks/trials to criterion, plus retention accuracy and latency. State 'faster relearning' if supported, not 'reconsolidated'. Why: Behavioural rate does not reveal a memory-storage mechanism. Success check: The report uses the correct construct labels. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The report uses the correct construct labels.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 8. Debrief and destroy links Tell the learner what was measured, check distress and follow the approved data-retention/de-identification plan. Why: Even neutral cognitive data need consent and privacy controls. Success check: The learner understands that no personal memory was evaluated or altered. Accessible alternative: Ask the qualified provider to adapt positioning, cue modality, pace, interface or rest while preserving this step’s declared check: “The learner understands that no personal memory was evaluated or altered.” If an adaptation changes the measured task or configuration, record it as a different configuration rather than an equivalent attempt. Alternative relationship: Conditional equivalence requires target and configuration check Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## Reflection What changed? ________________________________________________________________________________ What remains difficult? ________________________________________________________________________________ What will I repeat, adapt, ask for help with, or stop? ________________________________________________________________________________ --- Completion of this worksheet demonstrates tutorial participation only. It does not establish capability, qualification, safety clearance, diagnosis, treatment or independent validation.