When studying for a test, Peter remembers the unrelated words cellular and canine by generating the following mental image, "The canine is talking on a cellular phone." Which memory strategy is Peter using?
A) rehearsal
B) organization
C) elaboration
D) chunking

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Peter is using the elaboration memory strategy by connecting two unrelated words (cellular and canine) through a mental image. Elaboration involves creating meaningful associations between new information and what is already known, which helps to make the new information more memorable.

When Studying for a Test, Peter Remembers the Unrelated Words