Carl and Ursula are taking a second language course and they study together. Each week Carl and Ursula study their new vocabulary words by generating another associated word and a short one-sentence memory that involves the word. Last week Carl and Ursula decided to cut down on the amount of preparation that they each did by taking turns generating the cues for the vocabulary words. When Carl used Ursula's notes to study that first week, he did not do well on the exam because
A)Ursula's associations were not good links
B)multiple retrieval cues interfere with recall
C)self-generated cues maximize recall
D)his routine for studying had been disrupted

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Self-generated cues are known to maximize recall because they are tailored to the individual's own connections and understanding, making them more memorable. When Carl used Ursula's notes, he was using cues that were not generated by himself, which likely made them less effective for his recall.

Carl and Ursula Are Taking a Second Language Course and They