Linda tries to memorize a bunch of theories for her psychology class.Specifically, right after she reads about a theory, she thinks of personal experiences that are relevant to its predictions.According to research on the self-reference effect, Linda's study strategy should

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The self-reference effect suggests that information relevant to our personal experiences and self-concept is more likely to be remembered than other information. By relating the theories to her personal experiences, Linda is integrating the information into her self-knowledge, which should increase her memory for the theories.

Linda Tries to Memorize a Bunch of Theories for Her