If a teen studies while using marijuana, it is likely that

• A. They Might Be More Focused
• B. They Will Perform Better on the Test
• C. They Might Forget What Was on the Test
• D. They Will Not Be Affected at All

Answer: (C)

When a teen studies while using marijuana, their ability to encode and later retrieve information is disrupted. THC can impair short-term memory and concentration, so even material that was studied may not be stored efficiently or recalled accurately during a test. Teen brains are especially vulnerable to these effects, making memory retrieval during testing more likely to falter. That’s why the outcome most consistent with studying under the influence is that they might forget what was on the test.

In contrast, marijuana typically doesn’t sharpen focus or improve test performance; it often speeds up distractibility and slows processing, and it wouldn’t leave someone unaffected since cognitive effects are common.