The spacing effect suggests that:
A) massed practice is better than distributed practice
B) distributed practice is better than massed practice
C) massed and distributed practice are equal in their utility
D) none of the above

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The spacing effect is the phenomenon whereby learning is greater when studying is spread out over time, as opposed to studying the same amount of time in a single session. This suggests that distributed practice is better than massed practice. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

The Spacing Effect Suggests That