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 to 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.
C) Recall was better in the study-test group at long retention intervals.
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c. adolescent-limited antisocial behavior. d. chronic status offenses.
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