Early in the semester,a student asks his psychology instructor to back up and repeat a phrase she had said because he did not quite get all the words down.If the instructor is interested in helping the student engage in elaborative rehearsal,she should:
A) slow down, so that the student can take dictation word for word
B) slow down, so that the student can take notes in full sentences
C) tell the student to put the ideas in his own words rather than try to use those of the instructor
D) tell the student to bring a tape recorder to class so that he doesn't miss any of the instructor's words

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Elaborative rehearsal involves encoding information into long-term memory by relating it to existing knowledge or creating meaningful associations. Simply taking dictation or notes in full sentences may not necessarily help the student engage in elaborative rehearsal. However, asking the student to put the ideas into their own words requires them to process the information and create their own associations, which can enhance long-term retention. Using a tape recorder may allow the student to capture the instructor's words, but it does not necessarily promote elaborative processing.

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