To learn how to spell rhinoceros, Paula repeats the letters of the word over and over again without really thinking about what she is saying. Considering research findings about the effectiveness of rehearsal, we can predict that Paula's strategy will be:
A) Highly effective
B) Effective only if she says the letters in a very loud voice
C) Effective only if she says the letters slowly (e.g., at a rate of one letter per second)
D) Relatively ineffective

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Research has shown that simply repeating information without actively engaging with it (such as thinking about the meaning of the word) is not an effective way to promote long-term retention. Thus, Paula's strategy of repeating the letters without thinking about the word's meaning is likely to be relatively ineffective.

To Learn How to Spell Rhinoceros, Paula Repeats the Letters