Scores on which type of test will be higher if taken in the classroom in which one originally learned the material, compared to taking a test in a different classroom?
A) essay tests but not multiple choice tests
B) both multiple choice tests and essay tests
C) multiple choice tests but not essay tests
D) neither multiple choice tests nor essay tests

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Both multiple choice tests and essay tests are likely to have higher scores when taken in the classroom in which one originally learned the material. This is due to the context-dependent memory effect, where it is easier to recall information in the same environment in which it was learned. This effect applies to all types of test formats.

Scores on Which Type of Test Will Be Higher If