The presentation pattern that is in place when repetitions of to-be-remembered information are spaced out over time is referred to as:
A)massed practice
B)distributed practice
C)the serial position curve
D)chunking

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The presentation pattern described in the question, where repetitions are spaced out over time, is referred to as distributed practice. Choice A, massed practice, would refer to a presentation pattern where repetitions occur in close proximity to each other. C, the serial position curve, refers to the tendency for individuals to have better recall for items at the beginning and end of a list. D, chunking, refers to the process of grouping information together in order to remember it more easily.

The Presentation Pattern That Is in Place When Repetitions of To-Be-Remembered