When Marcia was in high school, all she had to do to make
an A on a test was to study the printed notes for about 20 minutes. For her first test in college, Marcia tried this same study technique and received a grade of F. After this experience, Marcia took her instructor's advice and began using the SQ4R method to read her textbook and the LISAN method for taking notes. This change in Marcia's study technique illustrates
a. assimilation.
b. accommodation.
c. generativity.
d. conservation.
ANSWER: b
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