Before studying for the midterm exam, Class A was told to expect a multiple-choice test and Class B was told to expect an essay test. Both classes actually got a multiple-choice test, and Class A performed better on the test. This result is most consistent with the __________ model of memory.

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The transfer-appropriate processing model suggests that memory performance is enhanced when the type of processing at encoding matches the type of processing at retrieval. Class A was prepared for a multiple-choice test, which matched the actual test format, leading to better performance.

Before Studying for the Midterm Exam, Class a Was Told