As she studies her psychology textbook, Marilyn wants to make sure that she remembers that sound intensity is measured in units called decibels and that each decibel is one-tenth of a bel, which is a unit named after Alexander Graham Bell. Marilyn creates a visual image of 10 elflike Alexander Graham Bells trying to turn up the volume of a huge stereo. Her strategy is called:

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Marilyn's strategy is an example of a mnemonic, which is a memory aid that helps to encode information in a more memorable way. By creating a visual image that is more vivid and creative than simply memorizing the information, Marilyn is more likely to remember that sound intensity is measured in decibels and the relationship between decibels and bels.

As She Studies Her Psychology Textbook, Marilyn Wants to Make