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We are more likely to remember the words "typewriter, cigarette and fire" than the words "void, process and inherent" because the first three words are more likely to be _________________ encoded?

Correct answer: B. visually

  • A. automatically
  • B. visually
  • C. proactively
  • D. implicitly

Explanation

Concrete words such as typewriter, cigarette, and fire are easier to imagine, so they are more likely to receive visual encoding than abstract words such as void or inherent. Visual imagery gives the memory an additional route for retrieval.

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