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The spacing effect refers to the finding that:

A.Cramming is the most effective study strategy

B.Distributed practice leads to better long-term retention

C.Information learned in one context is best recalled in that context

D.Emotional events are remembered better

Explanation

Core Concept

The spacing effect demonstrates that studying information over distributed time periods produces better long-term retention than massed practice (cramming).

Correct Answer

BDistributed practice leads to better long-term retention

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