Dr. Harris's class was taking a computerized exam. Halfway through the exam, the classroom's Internet connection was disrupted and students' test responses were erased. All students had to restart the exam with only half of the class time remaining. Research on stress would suggest which of the following outcomes in this scenario?
A. Stress created by the reduced exam time will enhance the performance of students.
B. How students studied for the exam will have no effect on how they perform in this stressful situation.
C. On average, students that studied by repeatedly reading the textbook will do better than those who studied by taking practice tests.
D. On average, students that studied by taking practice tests will do better than those who studied by repeatedly reading the textbook.
Answer: D
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