Roediger's work on the testing effect tells us that taking tests ______.
A)increases forgetting
B)has no real effect on memory;it is just a tool for assessment
C)actually improves memory for material
D)may cause proactive interference

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Roediger's research on the testing effect demonstrates that taking tests does not merely assess knowledge but actively improves memory retention for the material tested. This phenomenon suggests that the act of retrieval itself strengthens memory.

Roediger's Work on the Testing Effect Tells Us That Taking