You are taking a a fill-in-the-blank and essay test on
psychology theories, theorists, and terms. As you answer these test questions, which of the following would NOT be helpful in recalling this information?
a. Try to remember partial cues, such as the length of the name or other related information.
b. Say or write down everything you can remember that relates to the information you are seeking no matter how trivial.
c. Go through the alphabet, trying each letter as the first sound of a name or word you are seeking.
d. Recall the information chronologically as it was given in lecture in order to assure the accuracy of the information.
ANSWER: d
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