Marcie Finds That Remembering Her ATM Card Number and Pin

question 64

Multiple Choice

Marcie finds that remembering her ATM card number and pin number are much easier when she groups the twelve numbers into sets of threes instead of trying to remember twelve separate numbers.What technique is Marcie using to extend her short-term memory capacity?

• A) mnemonic strategies
• B) stringing
• C) chunking
• D) method of loci

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Definitions:

Pituitary Hormone

Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, which regulate a wide range of bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex.

Growth Hormone

Anterior pituitary hormone that regulates growth and metabolism.

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from the excessive production of growth hormone, leading to enlargement of body parts.