What Two Reasons Were Given for Why Massed Studying Is

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Multiple Choice

What two reasons were given for why massed studying is NOT a very effective studying technique?

• A) Massed studying doesn't allow consolidation and it takes longer than spaced studying.
• B) The brain can't process too much information at once and it uses more energy than spaced studying.
• C) It doesn't allow enough time between learning trials to maximize learning and it leads to sleep deprivation compared to spaced studying.
• D) It forces the learned material to become associated with a specific context and the learning doesn't last as long as spaced studying.

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