The improvement of memory to truly exceptional levels involves:
Correct answer: A. learning techniques for organizing or "chunking" information
- A. learning techniques for organizing or "chunking" information
- B. replacing memory based on meaning with memory that utilizes images
- C. improvements in short-term memory
- D. improvements in the neural substrates of memory through drugs and nutrition
Explanation
Exceptional memory is commonly improved through mnemonic strategies that organize information, including chunking, categorizing, and forming meaningful associations. These techniques improve encoding and retrieval more reliably than drugs or simply replacing meaning with images.
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