Massed practice leads to poorer memory because it:
A)prevents one from using discriminative processing
B)forces one to use discriminative processing
C)makes it more likely we will look at the material the same way
D)forces one to think about the details of the material and miss the main point

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Massed practice involves cramming or studying a large amount of material in a short period of time without breaks. This type of practice is more likely to result in over-familiarity with the material and a lack of variation in how the material is processed, leading to poorer memory retention. Hence, it makes it more likely we will look at the material the same way.

Massed Practice Leads to Poorer Memory Because It