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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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