Karina is given a list of words to memorize, and she forms a mental image of each word on the list. Calvin is given the same list of words, and he thinks of words that rhyme with each of the words on the list. What should you expect on a memory test, based on the research that has focused on the process of encoding?

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Research has shown that forming mental images is a more effective encoding process than mere rote repetition or rhyming, which is less distinctive and less likely to enhance recall. Therefore, Karina's use of mental imagery is likely to result in better memory of the words than Calvin's use of rhyming.

Karina Is Given a List of Words to Memorize, and She