What Is the Name of the Effect That Shows That

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Short Answer

What is the name of the effect that shows that people typically start by studying information that is way too hard for them?

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Definitions:

Extinction

Extinction refers to the process in conditioning where the occurrence of a conditioned response decreases or disappears when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Acquisition

The process of learning or obtaining new information or skills.

Spontaneous Recovery

Refers to the sudden reappearance of a previously extinguished response in the absence of further conditioning.

Testing

The process of administering a test to measure an individual's abilities, knowledge, or performance on a specific task or subject.