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Memorizing by rote (i.e., repeating something over and over until it is learned) is also called _________________?

Correct answer: C. maintenance rehearsal

  • A. declarative rehearsal
  • B. elaborative rehearsal
  • C. maintenance rehearsal
  • D. distributed practice

Explanation

Maintenance rehearsal keeps information active by repeating it without adding meaning or connections, as in rote memorization. Elaborative rehearsal links material to meaning, while distributed practice spreads study over time.

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