Associating a list of items you need to remember with a sequence of specific places is called __________________?
Correct answer: C. the method of Loci
- A. encoding specificity
- B. chunking
- C. the method of Loci
- D. cognitive mapping
Explanation
The method of loci links each item to a familiar location in a mental route, allowing the places to cue recall. Cognitive mapping is a mental representation of spatial relationships, not primarily a memorisation technique.
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