AP Psychology· difficulty 3/5
The testing effect (retrieval practice) shows that
Repeated re-reading is the most effective study strategy
Retrieving information from memory strengthens it more than re-reading
Tests provide no measurable benefit to long-term learning
Frequent testing actively causes forgetting of material
Explanation
Active retrieval strengthens neural pathways more than passive re-exposure.
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