Repetition that involves understanding meaning rather than rote memorization is called:
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Correct answer: Elaborative rehearsal
Elaborative rehearsal connects new information with existing knowledge. This deeper processing improves long-term retention.
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More Memory, Forgetting and Retrieval questions
- Which theory of forgetting suggests that memories fade over time when not used?
- Interference in which old information disrupts the recall of new information is called:
- Which type of memory refers to personally experienced events?
- Motivation improves memory because it:
- The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon is an example of:
- The phenomenon where retrieval is easier when the learning environment matches the recall environment is called: