Dr Boissoneau Is a Well-Liked Professor, and Students Always Say

question 149

Multiple Choice

Dr. Boissoneau is a well-liked professor, and students always say that it is very easy to remember his lectures. Dr. Boissoneau uses a lot of funny pictures to illustrate his points (like a picture of Napoleon being soaked by a bucket of water, when discussing the battle of Waterloo) and he creates all kinds of examples and metaphors when explaining theories or concepts (like comparing Marie Antoinette to Paris Hilton) . What is it about Dr. Boissoneau that is most effective for helping students to remember his lectures so easily?

• A)Students don't necessarily remember more of the lectures, but they find the lectures entertaining so they feel like they're learning more.
• B)He uses examples to enhance elaborative coding, which is more complex than visual imagery and results in better recall.
• C)According to dual-coding theory, memory is enhanced by both visual and semantic codes, since either can lead to recall.
• D)He uses visual imagery, which is more salient than semantic elements like metaphors.

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