Why are multiple choice exams often preferred over essay exams?

A. Multiple choice exams only require recognition, not recall.
B. Multiple choice exams only require recall, not recognition.
C. Essay exams provide additional cues for retrieval.
D. Essay exams use nondeclarative memory instead of declarative.


Answer: A

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