Suppose the following four students are studying for Monday's short-answer and essay-response exam. Based on their study strategies, which of the following students is MOST likely to remember course material on the final exam?
A) Ariel, who created acronyms for key terms.
B) Brianne, who consciously applied course content to her life.
C) Carmen, who read the textbook for the past three weeks.
D) Davida who began studying Sunday night.

Question

Suppose the following four students are studying for Monday's short-answer and essay-response exam. Based on their study strategies, which of the following students is MOST likely to remember course material on the final exam?
A) Ariel, who created acronyms for key terms.
B) Brianne, who consciously applied course content to her life.
C) Carmen, who read the textbook for the past three weeks.
D) Davida who began studying Sunday night.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Brianne's strategy of consciously applying course content to her life is likely to help her remember the material better because it involves making connections and associations with real-life situations, which helps with retention and recall. The other strategies (creating acronyms, reading the textbook for the past three weeks, and cramming the night before) may not be as effective in retaining information for the long-term.

Suppose the Following Four Students Are Studying for Monday's Short-Answer