Reduction in the knew-it-all-along effect can occur if __________.
A) the current knowledge state is discredited
B) people are asked to retrieve only new information
C) the appropriate retrieval conditions are set up
D) all of the above

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All of the options can lead to a reduction in the knew-it-all-along effect. Discrediting the current knowledge state can make people more open to accepting new information, retrieval of only new information can prevent people from relying on their prior knowledge, and setting up appropriate retrieval conditions can promote better encoding and retrieval of new information.

Reduction in the Knew-It-All-Along Effect Can Occur If __________