Noice (1992) recruited stage actors, provided them with a script, and asked them to record their thought process. First, ________. Second, ________.
A) all the actors reported trying to learn the script by rote memorization immediately; all of the actors reported that they avoided understanding the motivations of the different characters
B) none of the actors reported trying to learn the script by rote memorization; all of the actors reported that they avoided understanding the motivations of the different characters
C) all the actors reported trying to learn the script by rote memorization immediately; all of the actors reported that they read the script many times to understand the motivations of the different characters
D) none of the actors reported trying to learn the script by rote memorization; all of the actors reported that they read the script many times to understand the motivations of the different characters

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Noice's study found that actors did not rely on rote memorization to learn their lines. Instead, they focused on understanding the script and characters' motivations through repeated readings, which helped them internalize the material more effectively.

Noice (1992) Recruited Stage Actors, Provided Them with a Script