Cordell is trying to remember the various rocks he has been studying in his earth science class granite, sandstone, limestone, obsidian, marble, etc.).He finally decides it would be easiest if he studied them as three groups: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic.Considering research regarding this strategy, Cordell should:
A)Have an easier time remembering them because he's organizing them
B)Have a more difficult time remembering them because he must remember the three groupings as well as the rocks themselves
C)Have an easier time remembering them only if he also looks at pictures of each kind of rock
D)Have a more difficult time remembering them because he's only using rehearsal to learn them

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Research indicates that organizing information into categories can improve memory and recall. Therefore, Cordell should have an easier time remembering the rocks by grouping them into sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. This strategy helps to make the information more meaningful and easier to remember.

Cordell Is Trying to Remember the Various Rocks He Has