Tiffany is involved in a memory study and is given the following list of letters to remember: CARBEDDOGCATEATPIE. The researcher notices that she can remember the whole series of letters, contrary to the standard seven pieces of information expected. Which of the following processes most likely explains Tiffany's ability to remember all the letters?

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Chunking is the process of breaking down a long list of information into smaller, more manageable chunks. In this case, Tiffany could have chunked the list into the words "CAR", "BED", "DOG", "CAT", "EAT", and "PIE", which would have made it easier for her to remember the information.

Tiffany Is Involved in a Memory Study and Is Given