Studies on Chunking by Animals Have Found Evidence That at Least

question 26

Multiple Choice

Studies on chunking by animals have found evidence that at least some species can

• A)learn a list faster if the experiment provides them with items that are grouped into chunks
• B)develop their own chunks and use them to perform better
• C)use chunks to teach the younger individuals in their group
• D)all of the above

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