Encoding Memories

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

Elaborative rehearsal is more effective than maintenance rehearsal because it

  • A

    Avoids encoding errors during initial learning

  • B

    Uses fewer neurons during the encoding process

  • C

    Connects new info with existing knowledge (deeper processing)

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  • D

    Repeats incoming information mechanically without meaning

Explanation

Levels of processing theory: deeper, meaningful processing → better recall.

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