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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The encoding specificity principle suggests that memory is improved when information available at encoding is also available at retrieval. Taking the test in the same room where you learned the material provides similar environmental cues, aiding recall.

All Else Being Equal, You Are Likely to Remember More