Which of the following is most likely an example of a desirable difficulty when studying for a test?
A) oversleeping and waking up 10 minutes before the test
B) having to cram the night before
C) having the material in the lecture presented in a different order than in the textbook
D) receiving an outline from the professor
Answer: C
Rationale: Desirable difficulties are situations that make acquiring new knowledge more challenging and with benefits that are less obvious in the short term. Surprisingly, having to rearrange study materials leads to better long-term learning compared to starting with perfectly organized study materials.
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