Which Statement BEST Explains Why the Spacing Effect Makes Sense

question 223

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST explains why the spacing effect makes sense for improving test performance?

• A) Shallow processing from distributed practice results in less likelihood of confusion for the learner.
• B) Cramming helps people with high levels of intelligence and motivation to stay focused.
• C) People engaging in massed practice often predict higher levels of performance on tests.
• D) Information learned through repeated exposures spread out over time allows for deeper processing to occur.

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Definitions:

Contrast Effect

A psychological phenomenon wherein the perception or judgment of something is influenced by the comparison with something else, often leading to exaggeration of differences.

Appeal to Fear

A persuasive technique that attempts to influence people’s behavior by making them feel afraid of the consequences of not taking a particular action.

Feared Consequence

The anticipated negative outcome that one believes will occur as a result of certain actions or events.

Persuasive

Having the ability to convince or influence others to believe or do something through reasoning or the appeal to emotions.