After getting lost for the fourth time on your way to a date,you ask for instructions again and this time,as you are walking towards the restaurant,you repeat the directions to yourself over and over.You are using ____.

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The act of repeating the directions over and over again to remember them is an example of maintenance rehearsal, which involves simply repeating the information to maintain it in short-term memory. Mnemonics involves using memory aids or associations to help remember information, chunking involves breaking down information into smaller, more manageable units, and retroactive processing involves incorporating new information into pre-existing knowledge. None of these concepts are applicable in this scenario.

After Getting Lost for the Fourth Time on Your Way