AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING CONCEPTS AND CREATIVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Nevada has tried every study technique that he can think of, but spacing out his studying seems to be the only thing that helps him to remember information. The process he is using to figure out what works for him is a:
A
heuristic
B
algorithm
C
prototype
D
insight
E
expertise
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -By “spacing” learning activities out over time (for example, 1 to 2 hours every other day, or at least once per week, rather than a 12-hour marathon cramming session), you will be able to learn more information and retain it longer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hundreds of studies have demonstrated that spaced practice, also known as distributed learning or spaced repetition, helps students learn better. Specifically, it helps them to retain information for longer periods of time compared to sessions during which learning is “massed", commonly known as cramming.

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