Which one of the following is least likely to be a good predictor of how well a person will remember a piece of information a year or two after learning it?
A) The speed with which the person learned it in the first place
B) The extent to which the person related it to other information in his or her long-term memory
C) The extent to which the person tried to apply the information to new situations
D) The frequency with which the person subsequently reviewed the information

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The speed with which a person initially learns information may not have a significant impact on how well they remember it in the long-term. Other factors such as the depth of processing, the extent of elaboration, and the frequency of review are more likely to be predictors of long-term memory retention.

Which One of the Following Is Least Likely to Be