Regarding rehearsal of information,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) The more you rehearse (mentally review) information as you read, the better you will remember it.
B) If new information is linked to one's existing superstitions, the end result can be improved memory for the new information.
C) The encoding strategy of rote rehearsal is more effective than elaborative processing because it keeps remembered information more concise.
D) To learn college-level information, you must make active use of reflective study strategies.

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The statement that rote rehearsal is more effective than elaborative processing is false. Elaborative processing involves making meaningful connections between new information and prior knowledge, which has been shown to be a more effective encoding strategy than simply repeating information through rote rehearsal.

Regarding Rehearsal of Information,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE