Corey understands the general meanings of 20 new vocabulary words, but to prepare for an upcoming quiz, he also memorizes the specific definitions his teacher has provided on a study guide. Two weeks later, he is given a surprise quiz on those vocabulary words. Considering research findings described in the text, we would expect that Corey:
A) Can still remember all the definitions verbatim
B) Can define the general meaning most of the vocabulary words but cannot necessarily remember the original definitions verbatim
C) Can recognize the vocabulary words he studied but cannot define them
D) Can recognize only about 25% of the vocabulary words he studied

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Research suggests that while rote memorization can result in short-term recall, it may not necessarily lead to long-term retention or deep understanding of the material. Therefore, while Corey may still be able to recall some of the specific definitions, it is more likely that he will remember the general meanings of most of the vocabulary words but not necessarily the exact definitions verbatim. This is because the general meanings have been processed more deeply and connected to prior knowledge, making them easier to retrieve.

Corey Understands the General Meanings of 20 New Vocabulary Words