Which of the following statements is false?
A) Examinees should be told in advance what type of test will be administered.
B) Examinees usually do not score as high on an objective test if they are told to expect an essay test than if they are told to expect an objective test.
C) Examinees usually score higher on a recall test if they are told to expect a recall test.
D) Examinees usually score higher on a recognition test if they are told to expect a recognition test.

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Expectancy effects suggest that if examinees are prepared for the type of test they will be taking, they can tailor their study strategies accordingly, which generally leads to better performance. Therefore, statement B is false because it contradicts this principle by suggesting examinees do not benefit from knowing the test format in advance.

Which of the Following Statements Is False