Encoding Specificity Aids Retrieval Because

question 5

Multiple Choice

Encoding specificity aids retrieval because

• A)it involves the formation of a schema
• B)it prevents decay by introducing a novel factor into an otherwise monotonous routine
• C)specific encoding operations performed on what is perceived determines what retrieval cues are effective in producing access to what is stored
• D)it promotes rehearsal by creating specific criteria for encoding

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Definitions:

Synthesize

To combine simpler substances chemically to form a more complex substance, often used in reference to the production of chemical compounds in a laboratory.

Organic Product

A compound that contains carbon atoms, typically formed as a result of organic reactions involving organic molecules or reagents.

Major

Pertaining to the dominant or most abundant product or outcome in a chemical reaction.

Structure

The arrangement of atoms within a molecule that defines its shape, properties, and reactivity.