Russell is learning a new memory strategy which uses embellishment of information to help him to remember. Which of the following terms describes this memory strategy?
A) rehearsal
B) organization
C) elaboration
D) chunking

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Elaboration involves adding embellishments or additional information to aid in memory retrieval. Rehearsal involves repeating information, organization involves categorizing information, and chunking involves grouping information into smaller units. None of these strategies specifically involve embellishment.

Russell Is Learning a New Memory Strategy Which Uses Embellishment