One Potential Drawback to the Use of Mnemonic Devices Is

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Multiple Choice

One potential drawback to the use of mnemonic devices is that they

• A) can help with rote memorization; they may not improve your understanding of material.
• B) can lead to the formation of false memories that seem real.
• C) cannot be used to remember more than approximately 20 items.
• D) are usually only useful for remembering information for short periods of time.

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