Saffron Is Presented with the Following List of Items to Memorize

question 39

Multiple Choice

Saffron is presented with the following list of items to memorize: bagel, carrot, ham, corn, hot dog, donut, bread, chicken, peas. Her immediate reaction is to think of the items in the following way: (bagel, donut, bread) ; (carrot, corn, peas) ; (ham, hotdog, chicken) . This reaction would indicate that Saffron is using the strategy of

• A) rehearsal.
• B) elaboration.
• C) organization.
• D) method of loci.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the role of natural selection and adaptation in the development of behavior and mental processes.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on how people perceive, think about, and mentally organize information about the world around them.

Encode

A process of converting data into a format that can be stored, processed, or transmitted.

Process

A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.