Roediger and Karpicke (2006)studied performance on a memory test in two groups of participants.In one group,participants studied the material twice (study-study).In the other group,participants studied the material once and then were tested on the material (study-test).A final test measuring recall was administered in both groups after various retention intervals.Which statement about performance on the final test is TRUE?
A)Recall was better in the study-test group at all retention intervals.
B)Recall was better in the study-study group at all retention intervals.
C)Recall was better in the study-test group at long retention intervals.
D)Recall was better in the study-test group at short retention intervals.

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The study-test group performed better on the final recall test at long retention intervals, whereas there was no significant difference between the two groups at short retention intervals. This suggests that testing enhances long-term retention of information.

Roediger and Karpicke (2006)studied Performance on a Memory Test in Two