Erika usually 'crams' for tests the night before they are given. Francisco generally studies each of his courses for about 45 minutes each night throughout the term. Erika relies on __________, whereas Francisco uses _________.
A)maintenance processing; elaborative processing
B)distributed practice; massed practice
C)massed practice; elaborative processing
D)massed practice; distributed practice

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Erika's method of studying intensely in a short period right before a test is known as massed practice, while Francisco's approach of spreading out study sessions over time is referred to as distributed practice.

Erika Usually 'Crams' for Tests the Night Before They Are