Studying as Close as Possible in Time to the Beginning

question 172

Multiple Choice

Studying as close as possible in time to the beginning of a test, under conditions as similar as possible to the test situation,

• A) decreases the effects of retroactive interference.
• B) eliminates the advantage one might have from the recency effect.
• C) increases the effects of proactive interference.
• D) slows learning, but improves long-term retention.

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