Mnemonics probably facilitate memory in a number of ways. Which one of the following is not a potential advantage of mnemonics?
A) They relate new information to what a person already knows.
B) They expand the capacity of working memory.
C) They help organize information.
D) They provide retrieval cues.

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Mnemonics do not necessarily expand the capacity of working memory. Instead, they help with the encoding and retrieval of information by organizing it and providing cues for recall.

Mnemonics Probably Facilitate Memory in a Number of Ways