The work of Levine and Murphy suggests that people are more likely to forget what they read if they ____________.
A) agree with it
B) disagree with it
C) are ambivalent about it
D) wrote it

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Levine and Murphy's research found that people are more likely to remember information that they agree with or find interesting, while information they disagree with is more likely to be forgotten. Thus, the correct answer is B - if people disagree with what they read, they are more likely to forget it.

The Work of Levine and Murphy Suggests That People Are