Studies show that taking an exam on material increases performance on a later exam even more that studying for an equal amount of time.This is referred to as
A) elaboration.
B) sensitization.
C) the testing effect.
D) the overlearning effect.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario described is known as the testing effect, which refers to the phenomenon where taking a test on material enhances long-term retention and recall of that information. The other options, such as elaboration and overlearning, do not specifically refer to the benefits of testing on memory and are therefore incorrect. Sensitization refers to a different phenomenon, where repeated exposure to a stimulus increases sensitivity to that stimulus, and is not related to the scenario described in the question.

Studies Show That Taking an Exam on Material Increases Performance