Which of the following is most likely to improve performance on an exam?
A) using maintenance rehearsal instead of elaborative rehearsal
B) taking a practice test before hand
C) avoiding "over studying" the material
D) studying from small stacks of flashcards instead of one big stack.
Answer: B
Rationale: Taking practice tests can improve exam performance, even without additional studying. This is known as the testing effect. Using maintenance rehearsal, stopping studying once you feel that you know the material, and studying from small stacks of flashcards actually impair exam performance.
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