Your Roommate Really Detests Studying in a Quiet Solitary Space

question 155

Multiple Choice

Your roommate really detests studying in a quiet solitary space.Based on research by Gardner and Knowles (2008) ,what would you recommend your roommate do while studying for a difficult exam?

• A)watch a favorite TV show while studying.
• B)study in front of a poster of his or her favorite TV character.
• C)have the TV on in the background,but only shows where none of the characters are really known.
• D)turn the TV off,but make sure the desktop background is visible and is a photo of his or her favorite actor.

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