According to the encoding specificity principle, you should ____.
A) take your exams in the same seat in which you listen to lectures
B) use maintenance rehearsal prior to an exam
C) use massed practice right before the exam
D) elaborate as much as you can the material you wish to learn

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The encoding specificity principle suggests that information is better recalled when the context present during retrieval matches the context present during encoding. Taking exams in the same seat in which you listen to lectures creates a consistency in the context, which can enhance recall. Using maintenance rehearsal or massed practice is not specific to encoding context and may not necessarily enhance recall. Elaboration can be helpful, but it is not specific to encoding context either.

According to the Encoding Specificity Principle, You Should ____