Anita typically finds it very difficult to remember long number strings, like 782691256364547. However, she can successfully recall long numbers when she memorizes three numbers in the string at a time. Which of the following does this situation illustrate?
a. Chunking
b. Elaborative rehearsal
c. A mnemonic device
d. A heuristic
a. Chunking
Chunking is illustrated in this situation.
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a. REM sleep. c. stage 4. b. the hypnagogic state. d. none of these.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. It declined by approximately 90%. b. It declined by approximately 50%. c. Unfortunately, it made no difference. d. Unfortunately, it increased by 20%.