According to the "Psych for Your Life: Successful Study Techniques" box in your textbook,
A)multitasking while studying can enhance retention of content.
B)taking notes on your laptop enhances retention of content, whereas taking notes by hand reduces retention.
C)repeated study has a greater effect on final test performance than repeated testing.
D)distributed practice has a greater impact on retention and recall than massed practice.

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Distributed practice, or spacing out study sessions, has been shown to have a greater impact on long-term retention and recall than massed practice, or cramming. This is because the brain has time to consolidate and reinforce the information.