If you can link information in short-term memory to knowledge already stored in long-term memory, the information will
A)gain meaning and be easier to remember.
B)lose meaning and be harder to remember.
C)become confused with the old information and be harder to remember.
D)be forgotten.

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Linking new information in short-term memory to existing knowledge in long-term memory helps in understanding and retaining the new information more effectively, making it easier to remember. This process is known as elaborative rehearsal, which enhances memory retention by creating meaningful connections.

If You Can Link Information in Short-Term Memory to Knowledge