While Ellen Was Taking a Test, She Had Trouble Remembering

question 245

Multiple Choice

While Ellen was taking a test, she had trouble remembering a specific piece of information that she studied. According to the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology feature, Ellen might be able to jog the blocked memory by:

• A)taking one or two ginkgo biloba supplements.
• B)imagining the surroundings in which she learned the information.
• C)thinking about something else for five minutes then trying again.
• D)using massed practice.

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