Studies have shown that students who earn high grades in college will have earned much more over a 40 year period than students who receive low grades.Despite this,surveys show that many students fail to study enough hours outside of the classroom to earn high grades.Which of the following is the best explanation for this?

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This option provides a plausible and likely reason why students may not study enough to earn high grades. It suggests that students may prioritize other activities over studying, such as socializing or participating in extracurricular activities, which they may view as more enjoyable or valuable. This could lead them to undervalue the future economic benefits of higher grades. Options A, B, and C are less relevant to explaining why students do not study enough outside of class. Option A suggests that some students can achieve high grades with less effort, but this does not explain why others do not study enough. Option B suggests that the surveys used to make the observation may not be reliable, but this does not necessarily imply that the observation is incorrect. Option C suggests that new technology may help students study more efficiently, but this option does not explain why students do not use the technology to study more.

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