Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship, if any, between elaborative encoding and the self-reference effect
A)Elaborative encoding is synonymous with the self-reference effect.
B)The self-reference effect is essentially the opposite of elaborative encoding.
C)Elaborative encoding is an example of the self-reference effect.
D)The self-reference effect is an example of elaborative encoding.

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The self-reference effect, where information is better remembered when related to oneself, is a specific instance of elaborative encoding, which involves making information more memorable through detailed processing and connection to existing knowledge.

Which of the Following Statements Best Expresses the Relationship, If