Molly effortlessly recalls prayers in church that she had learned years earlier from her mother. This is likely because of __________

a) overlearning
b) method of loci
c) massed practice
d) consolidation


ANS: A, When a bit of information is repeatedly encoded (again and again) it can be overlearned. This can make it much easier to remember in the future. Remember that when it comes time for your next exam!

Psychology

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