To remember that Madison is the capital of Wisconsin,Greg thinks about a cupcake (because Dolly Madison is a cupcake company)with a slice of cheese on top (because Wisconsin is the cheese state).This is an example of using _______ to improve memory.

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The use of mental imagery (thinking about a cupcake with cheese on top) is a mnemonic device, a technique used to improve memory by creating mental associations between new information and familiar information. In this case, the association between Dolly Madison (cupcake company) and Wisconsin (cheese state) is used to remember that Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.

To Remember That Madison Is the Capital of Wisconsin,Greg Thinks