All else being equal,you are likely to remember more during an exam if you write the test in the same room you had your classes.How could we explain this?

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Encoding specificity suggests that memory retrieval is most efficient when the external cues present during encoding match those present during retrieval. In this case, the external cue of being in the same room during both learning and testing is likely to enhance memory retrieval.

All Else Being Equal,you Are Likely to Remember More During