Repeating a person's name over and over immediately after being introduced is an example of _________________?
Correct answer: D. maintenance rehearsal
- A. chunking
- B. elaboration
- C. a mnemonic device
- D. maintenance rehearsal
Explanation
Maintenance rehearsal involves repeating information without adding meaning, as when a newly heard name is repeated several times. Elaborative rehearsal would connect the name with additional information or associations.
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