Overlearning (continuing to study after perfect recall is achieved) __________.
A) provides no additional memory benefit
B) causes retrieval times to increase
C) can drastically reduce forgetting
D) is only effective with meaningless materials like nonsense syllables

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Overlearning has been shown to reduce forgetting and increase the durability of the memory trace, leading to better long-term retention. It does not necessarily provide an immediate memory benefit or cause retrieval times to increase, and its effectiveness can apply to meaningful materials as well as meaningless ones.

Overlearning (Continuing to Study After Perfect Recall Is Achieved) __________