When deciding whether to use the whole or part approach to learning a long poem, it is best to
A)always use the part approach in learning a long passage.
B)remember that the serial position effect tends to occur most often when using the part approach.
C)remember to study the largest meaningful amount of information you can at one time.
D)utilize maintenance rehearsal regardless of whether the whole or part approach is used.

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The best approach is to study the largest meaningful amount of information you can at one time. This allows for better retention and recall of the information. While the part approach can be useful for very long poems or passages, the whole approach is generally better for shorter pieces. It is important to avoid the serial position effect, which can occur when using the part approach and make it difficult to remember information in the middle of the passage. Utilizing maintenance rehearsal can also be helpful, but it is not specific to either the whole or part approach.

When Deciding Whether to Use the Whole or Part Approach