Elena finds it very difficult to remember a long string of numbers, so she tries to memorize three numbers at a time. Later, she is able to repeat the numbers correctly because she grouped the numbers into more manageable groups of three. This is an example of ________.
A) chunking
B) elaborative rehearsal
C) a mnemonic device
D) persistence

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Elena is using chunking, a memory strategy that involves breaking down information into smaller, more manageable units (or "chunks"), making it easier to remember. This technique is particularly useful for memorizing long strings of numbers or other types of information.

Elena Finds It Very Difficult to Remember a Long String