A student is trying to commit to memory,for the first time,the various parts of the neuron.If she uses an elaborative rehearsal strategy to accomplish this task,what will she do?
A)write down the parts of the neuron repeatedly.
B)read aloud about the different parts of the neuron.
C)repeat the different parts of the neuron in her mind after reading about them.
D)imagine that the neuron is a person and that the body parts are similar to the neuron parts.

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Elaborative rehearsal involves associating new information with existing knowledge or creating mental images or connections to aid in recall. Imagining the neuron as a person and its parts as body parts is an example of creating mental images to aid in memorization. Choices A and B involve simple repetition, while choice C involves repetition in the mind without any additional associations or connections being formed.

A Student Is Trying to Commit to Memory,for the First