Maggie Memorized the Speech She Wrote for Her Business Presentation

question 21

Multiple Choice

Maggie memorized the speech she wrote for her business presentation. Because she was confident that she knew it, she went to bed knowing she would remember the speech just as well the next day when she was scheduled to give it. Based on memory research, what advice would you give Maggie?

• A)Go over the speech again tomorrow anyway.
• B)Stay up tonight so you don't forget it in your sleep.
• C)You will probably remember every word for a week.
• D)Drink a pot of coffee now, and have a cup before class.

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