Rehearsal becomes a more effective memory strategy when children learn to
A) simply repeat the information they want to remember.
B) not overdo it, but rather to stop after a few repetitions.
C) connect the information they are learning to other related information.
D) retain information in sensory storage for a longer period of time.

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Connecting the information being learned to other related information, also known as elaborative rehearsal, is a more effective memory strategy than simply repeating the information (rote rehearsal). This helps to create meaningful associations that aid in retrieval. Additionally, overdoing repetition (as in choice B) can lead to information being stored in short-term memory rather than long-term memory, where it can be more easily retrieved. Finally, retaining information in sensory storage (choice D) is not a strategy that can be consciously controlled or manipulated.

Rehearsal Becomes a More Effective Memory Strategy When Children Learn