Why Does Organizing the Digits 1-9-7-6-1-5-8-8 into the Dates 1976

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why does organizing the digits 1-9-7-6-1-5-8-8 into the dates 1976 and 1588 make learning the series of digits easier?

• A) It provides cues and reduces the number of chunks to be learned.
• B) It eliminates the need to devise mnemonic devices.
• C) It increases the chunking capacity of long-term memory.
• D) It makes use of both maintenance and elaborative rehearsal.

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Definitions:

Connectionist Model

A cognitive model based on the concept that mental phenomena can be described by interconnected networks of simple units.

Interaction Model

A conceptual framework that describes how entities (such as individuals, groups, or systems) influence each other within a process or context.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that enables people to perform tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

Unconscious Retention

The process of storing information without conscious awareness, which can influence behaviors and attitudes.