Combining Chunking and Rehearsal
Memory strategies can be used in combination for greater effectiveness. For instance, after organizing a phone number into manageable chunks, one can then use rehearsal by consciously repeating the chunked number to aid in memorization.
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Example of Chunking: Remembering a Phone Number
Combining Chunking and Rehearsal
A student is trying to memorize their new 10-digit student ID number: 9195551776. They find it difficult to recall the entire sequence at once. Which of the following approaches is the best example of using the strategy of organizing information into smaller, more manageable units to improve memory?
Elaborative Rehearsal
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Example of Rehearsal: Learning Multiplication Tables
Combining Chunking and Rehearsal
A student needs to remember a new locker combination: 24-12-36. To commit it to memory, the student silently says 'twenty-four, twelve, thirty-six' to themselves repeatedly while walking to class. Which of the following best describes the technique this student is employing?