Lakeisha and Kim Have Been Studying for Two Hours for Their

question 13

Multiple Choice

Lakeisha and Kim have been studying for two hours for their chemistry exam. Both girls are tired of studying. Lakeisha decides to watch a two-hour movie on DVD, while Kim decides to go to bed. What would you predict about their performance on the chemistry exam?

• A) Lakeisha performs better because of consolidation.
• B) Kim performs better because of consolidation.
• C) Lakeisha performs better because of encoding specificity.
• D) Kim performs better because of encoding specificity.

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