Memory Techniques Such as Acronyms and the Peg-Word System Are

question 51

Multiple Choice

Memory techniques such as acronyms and the peg-word system are called

• A) consolidation devices.
• B) imagery techniques.
• C) encoding strategies.
• D) mnemonic devices.

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Definitions:

Karl Pearson

A British mathematician and biometrician known for founding the discipline of mathematical statistics.

Product-moment

Refers to a correlation coefficient developed by Karl Pearson that measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.

Negative Correlation

A linkage between two variables that shows one increasing while the other decreases.

Coefficient of Alienation

A statistical measure that represents the amount of variation in one variable that is not accounted for by its relationship with another variable.