You are taking four courses, and each lasts 12 weeks. By week 10, you have forgotten much of what you learned in the first weeks. What "sin" is this, and how can you lessen the problem?

A. source attribution; study for each course in a separate session
B. transience; strengthen memories through consolidation
C. blocking; focus on proper names and unusual words
D. persistence; keep trying until you learn


Answer: B

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