The Primary Effect of Chunking Is to

question 42

Multiple Choice

The primary effect of chunking is to

• A) maximize the recency effect.
• B) increase memory for items by grouping them together based on sound.
• C) develop a visual code to supplement a phonological code for the information.
• D) increase the efficiency of short-term memory.

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