Homer, Lisa, and Moe are asked to remember pairs of words. Homer tries to accomplish this task by rehearsing the words over and over again. Lisa decides to create a narrative combining the words together. Finally, Moe decides to imagine the objects interacting in some way. Who is likely to remember the items best?

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Research suggests that imagining the items interacting in some way is a more effective memory strategy than rote rehearsal or creating a narrative. Therefore, Moe is likely to remember the items best.

Homer, Lisa, and Moe Are Asked to Remember Pairs of Words