A Main Reason Rehearsal Does Not Work Well for Retaining

question 49

Multiple Choice

A main reason rehearsal does not work well for retaining information over the long term is that rehearsal often

• A)requires that the brain encode information into the working memory.
• B)involves chunking of sensory information.
• C)requires more use of iconic memory than echoic memory.
• D)involves just mechanically repeating information,without imparting meaning to it.

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Definitions:

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic bacteria that produce oxygen, found in aquatic and terrestrial environments, sometimes causing blooms.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

Clostridia

A genus of bacteria, some species of which are pathogenic, known for their ability to produce spores and thrive in anaerobic conditions.

Bioremediation

The process of using living organisms, such as bacteria or plants, to remove or neutralize contaminants from a polluted area.