If You Have Several Long Reading Assignments to Complete During

question 80

Multiple Choice

If you have several long reading assignments to complete during a week, it is best to

• A) break them down into chunks over the course of several days.
• B) read all of them in one long marathon session during the week.
• C) read one assigned reading during a single uninterrupted session each night.
• D) read all of them in one long marathon session over the weekend.

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