Fred is studying vocabulary for his biomedical class while lying on his bed. At the same time, his roommates and their friends are enthusiastically watching the basketball game on television in the living room. Fred’s recall of the material will likely be best while ____
a. ?seated at a desk in a quiet room
b. ?lying down with background noise
c. ?outdoors in fresh air and sunshine
d. ?lying down in a silent setting
ANSWER:
b
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What will be an ideal response?