Which Statement Regarding the Effectiveness of Studying the Same Material

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the effectiveness of studying the same material twice versus studying once and quizzing yourself once to enhance recall on a memory test is TRUE?

• A)Studying twice yields higher recall only if the memory test is at least two days from the study period.
• B)Studying and then quizzing will yield higher recall,no matter when the test is given.
• C)Studying and then quizzing will be more effective,as the time needed to retain the information increases.
• D)Studying twice or studying and then quizzing are equally effective.

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Definitions:

Food Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it is the process by which the probability of a response increases because it is followed by the presentation of food, which is a primary reinforcer.

Instinctive Behaviors

Actions or reactions that an organism is naturally inclined to perform without being taught.

Brelands

Refers to Keller and Marian Breland, psychologists who studied animal behavior and learning, emphasizing instinctual drift.

Learning Selectivity

The process by which individuals or animals selectively focus on certain stimuli while ignoring others during the learning process, influenced by various factors such as relevance and past experience.