Your Roommate Is Trying to Perform Better on His Tests

question 9

Essay

Your roommate is trying to perform better on his tests at school. You notice that he tends to cram the night before each test. Based on the serial position effect and the spacing effect, what advice would you give your roommate to help improve his study habits? Be sure to describe the various components of these effects and how they inform your advice.

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Definitions:

Structure And Strategy

Refers to the organizational framework and the planned approach used by an entity to achieve its long-term goals.

Individual Resistance

The opposition or pushback by people within an organization towards changes affecting their routines or beliefs.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

Organization Design

The process of structuring an organization's roles, responsibilities, and systems to effectively achieve its goals.