Tyler learns that Christopher Columbus's first voyage across the Atlantic was financed by Queen Isabella of Spain. He thinks to himself, "She probably thought she would make a profit on her investment." By considering the queen's motives, Tyler is demonstrating which one of the following processes?
A) rehearsal
B) elaboration
C) organization
D) comprehension monitoring

Question

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Elaboration involves adding to or enriching information in some way, such as by linking new information to existing knowledge or by considering motives or implications. Tyler is engaging in elaboration by thinking about Queen Isabella's possible motives for financing Columbus's voyage.

Tyler Learns That Christopher Columbus's First Voyage Across the Atlantic