Freddie is trying to learn the names of the first five presidents of the United States. To help him, his mother makes up a story using the five names in it, and then teaches the story to Freddie. Freddie's mother is using the mnemonic device of
A. reiteration.
B. elaboration.
C. confabulation.
D. organization.
Answer: B
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