All else being equal, you are likely to remember more during an exam if you write the test in the same room you had your classes. How could we explain this?
A)The flashbulb memory effect
B)Distributive learning
C)A lack of interference
D)Encoding specificity
E)Source confusion

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Encoding specificity principle explains this phenomenon, suggesting that memory is improved when information available at encoding is also available at retrieval. Being in the same room where learning occurred can serve as a powerful cue, enhancing recall during the exam.

All Else Being Equal, You Are Likely to Remember More