As Yvonne learns her spelling words, she creates a visual image of the object each word represents. According to _____________________, she will be better able to remember the words than if she had just read them to herself.
A)multimodal representational theory
B)chunking theory
C)maintenance rehearsal theory
D)dual-coding theory
E)visual primacy

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Dual-coding theory suggests that information is better remembered when it is encoded both visually and verbally. Yvonne's strategy of creating a visual image for each word, in addition to reading them, aligns with this theory, as it involves both verbal and visual encoding processes.

As Yvonne Learns Her Spelling Words, She Creates a Visual