Which of the Following Students Has the Best Understanding About

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following students has the best understanding about how to apply the distributed-practice effect?

• A) Shannon: "Your memory is better if you associate each item in a list with a specific geographic location, but your mental image must leave sufficient space between these locations."
• B) Akiko: "It's best to repeat one item over and over for at least a minute, then rest, and then continue this pattern with subsequent items."
• C) Derrick: "It's best to take breaks between your study sessions, so that your learning trials are spread across time."
• D) Joaquim: "When you want to learn a list of word pairs, put a blank space next to each item, and then fill in the blank with another member of each word pair."

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Definitions:

Breathing Process

The physiological process that involves the intake of oxygen and the expulsion of carbon dioxide from the respiratory system.

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for the movement of blood and lymph, carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells while removing waste products.

Oxygen

A chemical element essential for life, commonly found in the Earth's atmosphere, and a key component of water and organic compounds.

Upper Respiratory System

The part of the respiratory system that includes the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, and larynx, involved in breathing and speech.