Recent research has indicated that interjecting frequent short tests (e.g., pop quizzes) during a lecture is beneficial to learning because it:

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Interjecting frequent short tests during a lecture discourages mind wandering, as it keeps the students engaged and attentive. Option A is incorrect as implicit learning is unrelated to pop quizzes. Option B is incorrect as there is no evidence of increased sympathetic nervous system activity during pop quizzes. Option D is incorrect as distributing practice is more effective than massed practice.

Recent Research Has Indicated That Interjecting Frequent Short Tests (E