When Roy Tells an Acquaintance His Telephone Number, He Does

question 47

Multiple Choice

When Roy tells an acquaintance his telephone number, he does not recite the digits one by one at a constant rate, as in "3, 3, 7, 2, 3, 4, 8, 3, 9, 2." Instead, Roy might say, "3, 3, 7 . . . 2, 3, 4 . . . 83, 92." This exemplifies _____, a strategy to enhance _____ memory.

• A)consolidation; sensory
• B)consolidation; short-term
• C)chunking; sensory
• D)chunking; short-term

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Definitions:

Current Account Deficit

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Merchandise Trade Deficits

A situation where a country's imports of goods exceed its exports, leading to more money leaving the country than coming in from merchandise trade.

International Debt

The total amount of debt owed by a country to foreign creditors, which can include governments, private investors, and international banks.

Consumer Spending

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