When learning her spelling words for the vocabulary test, Yvonne forms a visual image of each word as she reads it out loud. According to a certain theory, using this method her memory for the words will be greater than if she had simply read them out loud. This is referred to as the __________________ theory.
A)encoding specificity
B)chunking
C)maintenance
D)dual coding

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The dual coding theory suggests that information is better remembered when it is encoded through both verbal and visual means. In Yvonne's case, she is using both auditory (reading out loud) and visual (forming a visual image) methods to learn her spelling words, which aligns with the principles of dual coding theory.

When Learning Her Spelling Words for the Vocabulary Test, Yvonne