When his professor shared some ideas to improve memorization, Jon decided it didn't matter what he did because his memory was terrible and just scribbled in his notebook. This is an example of __________.

A. compartmentalization
B. belittling the source
C. the boomerang effect
D. polysemy


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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