Homer is trying to remember the different functions of the control panel at the nuclear power plant where he works.He remembers the functions of the different buttons by thinking about the types of donuts that the buttons most resemble.For example,he is supposed to press a red button to shut off the reactors when they are about to have a meltdown.He remembers this because the red button reminds him of cherry donuts,which he eats only during hot weather.The type of processing that Homer is using is ____ rehearsal.
A) levels-of-processing
B) elaborative
C) maintenance
D) transfer-appropriate

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Homer is using elaborative rehearsal by associating complex information (the functions of the control panel) with something familiar and meaningful to him (types of donuts). This technique involves making the information more memorable through the creation of associations, which helps in deeper processing and better memory retention.

Homer Is Trying to Remember the Different Functions of the Control