Michelle has just finished the first pass through her notes for her upcoming History exam, and is deciding how to continue her studying tomorrow. The testing effect would suggest that Michelle should engage in which of the following to enhance her exam performance?
A) continue studying now, instead of waiting for tomorrow
B) review the material in a manner identical to how she just studied
C) take a practice exam instead of reviewing the material again
D) create images of to-be-remembered information

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The testing effect suggests that taking practice exams is an effective way to enhance memory and improve exam performance. Therefore, Michelle should take a practice exam instead of simply reviewing the material again or continuing to study without testing herself. Option A is not the best choice because it may lead to fatigue or lack of adequate rest before the exam. Option B may not be effective because it does not involve actively retrieving information from memory. Option D may be helpful in some cases, but taking a practice exam is more directly tied to exam performance.

Michelle Has Just Finished the First Pass Through Her Notes