You have a psychology test in four days, and you will spend a total of ten hours studying. Because you paid attention while reading the memory chapter, you know that the best strategy for studying is to

A) study 9 1/2 hours the first day, and then review for 30 minutes just before the test.
B) preview the material for 30 minutes the first day and then study the 9 1/2 hours just before the test.
C) distribute the 10 hours in shorter study sessions across the four days
D) study whenever you want, because timing is unimportant.

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Jesus Sanchez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Distributing the 10 hours in shorter study sessions across the four days is the best strategy because it allows for spaced repetition and prevents cramming. This technique helps to form stronger long-term memory retention and better understanding of the material.

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