When Hillary has nothing to write on, she takes a mental walk through her house selecting various places for items she needs to remember to buy at the grocery store. Then when she gets to the grocery store, she takes this mental walk again while shopping. Which mnemonic device is Hillary using?

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Hillary is using the method of loci, also known as the memory palace technique, which involves mentally placing items to be remembered in specific locations within a familiar setting. In this case, she is using rooms in her house as the locations to remember items to buy at the grocery store.

When Hillary Has Nothing to Write On, She Takes a Mental