After a single presentation, Megan can recall her friend's long-distance telephone number and five-digit extension even though the sequence contains 15 digits. One reason for her ease of recall is that she split the digits into smaller groups of three each. This process is called ________.
A)serial positioning
B)repressing
C)screening
D)chunking

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Chunking is the process of breaking down information into smaller, more manageable chunks. Megan divided the 15 digits into groups of three, making it easier for her to remember the information.

After a Single Presentation, Megan Can Recall Her Friend's Long-Distance