Brandon is not doing well in his psychology class.Based on what you know about improving retention and learning,what advice would you give him?

A) "No worries! You can cram the night before and do well on the exams."
B) "There is no need to spend time reading the chapters;just memorize the terms and their definitions."
C) "You will do better if you do all of the assignments on the day that they are due."
D) "Test yourself on the material several times and rehearse the material you are studying."

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Test-taking and rehearsal are two of the most effective ways to retain information. Option A suggests cramming, which can lead to stress and poor retention. Option B suggests memorizing without understanding, which is also not effective. Option C suggests procrastination, which can lead to rushed work and poor performance.

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