A number of learning principles emerged from early verbal learning research. Which one of the following statements contradicts what verbal learning theorists found?
A) People tend to organize unorganized information.
B) People are more likely to remember general ideas than word-for-word information.
C) Practicing for a long time all at once is more effective than practicing for short periods on different occasions.
D) People sometimes change information into a form they can learn and remember more easily.

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Verbal learning theorists found that practicing for short periods on different occasions is more effective than practicing for a long time all at once. This is known as the distributed practice effect.

A Number of Learning Principles Emerged from Early Verbal Learning