The process of converting unstable, short-term memory into lasting, stable memories is called
A)eidetic engineering.
B)maintenance rehearsal.
C)elaborative rehearsal.
D)consolidation.
E)chunking.

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Consolidation is the process through which short-term memories are transformed into lasting, stable long-term memories. This involves the stabilization of a memory trace after the initial acquisition.

The Process of Converting Unstable, Short-Term Memory into Lasting, Stable