Which one of the following alternatives best characterizes the process of elaborating new information?
A) Remembering the order in which several pieces of new information are received.
B) Failing to notice some significant elements of the new information.
C) Paying careful attention to new information that is believed to be important.
D) Embellishing on new information by using something already known.

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Elaboration involves adding new meaning to information by connecting it to existing knowledge or memories. This is done through the process of embellishing, or building upon, the information using something already known. Therefore, option D best characterizes the process of elaborating new information.

Which One of the Following Alternatives Best Characterizes the Process