Categorizing information based on relationships among the items in a series to be remembered is the definition of:
A)semantic encoding.
B)visual imagery encoding.
C)organizational encoding.
D)chunking.

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Organizational encoding involves categorizing information based on the relationships among the items in a series to be remembered. Semantic encoding refers to encoding the meaning of a word or phrase, while visual imagery encoding involves creating mental images. Chunking involves grouping information into smaller units to make it easier to remember. Therefore, the best choice is C, organizational encoding.

Categorizing Information Based on Relationships Among the Items in a Series