Annie, Cierra, and Deidre memorize facts about historical figures in psychology as part of an introductory psychology course. On the day of the exam, the professor informs the three students that they can either take the exam individually or submit one exam from the group. Based on research on collaborative memory, the students should:

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Based on research on collaborative memory, the best choice would be for the students to work individually first to retrieve and recall information they remember, and then compile their results and submit the exam as a group submission. This approach allows for both individual retrieval practice and the benefits of social memory to combine their knowledge to answer questions. Working collaboratively only if information has been encoded in a social setting is not supported by the research, and submitting individually to avoid social loafing does not take into account the potential benefits of sharing knowledge and correcting each other's misperceptions.

Annie, Cierra, and Deidre Memorize Facts About Historical Figures in Psychology