Students learn and remember course materials best when they
A) give informed consent.
B) engage in massed practice.
C) process information actively.
D) avoid operational definitions.

Question

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Processing information actively, such as taking notes, asking questions, and making connections to prior knowledge, has been shown to be one of the most effective ways for students to learn and remember course materials. Giving informed consent is important in research but not relevant to learning, massed practice (cramming) is less effective than spaced practice, and avoiding operational definitions does not necessarily affect learning.

Students Learn and Remember Course Materials Best When They