Bransford and Johnson's study had participants hear a passage, which turned out to be about a man on the street serenading his girlfriend in a tall building. The wording of the passage made it difficult to understand, but looking at a picture made it easier to understand. The results of this study illustrated the importance of ___________ in forming reliable long-term memories.
A) implicit memory
B) organizational context
C) reconsolidation
D) imagery

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Bransford and Johnson's study highlighted the importance of organizational context in forming reliable long-term memories, demonstrating how providing a relevant context (like a picture) can significantly aid in understanding and remembering information.

Bransford and Johnson's Study Had Participants Hear a Passage, Which