Why is it easier to spot a mistake in someone else’s notebook than in your own? Why does the teacher use a red pen to correct mistakes?
November 11, 2020 | Education
| In his notebook, a person’s eyes see their usual handwriting, that is, certain configurations of letters. In someone else’s notebook, the visual analyzer encounters new information, so attention is sharper and it is easier to notice the error. Red color against the background of the main text color is a bright visual stimulus, draws attention to the error and improves memorization.
