Imagine meeting someone at a party who you really want to see again.You get his phone number,but with no paper and pencil to write it down,you convert it to the abbreviation CALL HIM.The strength of the memory trace will be much stronger because you have used:
A) parallel processing.
B) maintenance rehearsal.
C) rote memorization.
D) elaborative processing.

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Elaborative processing involves associating new information with existing knowledge or experiences to strengthen memory traces. In this scenario, converting the phone number to the abbreviation "CALL HIM" involves making a mental connection between the phone number and the action of calling the person, which can enhance the strength of the memory trace.

Imagine Meeting Someone at a Party Who You Really Want