According to the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology section on improving your memory:
A) it is important to avoid distracting stimuli that may compete for your attention while studying.
B) using television in the background can serve as a stimulus cue for remembering studied material.
C) it is important to avoid using mnemonic devices because they require too much mental effort to master effectively.
D) massed practice works better than distributed practice for certain subjects that are studied.

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Avoiding distracting stimuli is important because it allows for greater focus and attention on the material being studied, which can then be more easily remembered.

Answer: C 
 This statement is incorrect. Mnemonic devices can be helpful in improving memory by providing an easy-to-remember association between new information and pre-existing knowledge.

Answer: D 
 This statement is incorrect. Distributed practice, or spaced repetition, has been shown to be more effective for long-term retention of information compared to massed practice.

According to the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology Section on Improving