When learning vocabulary words,Jay uses a blue pen to write the definitions as he attempts to commit them to memory.On the vocabulary quiz,Jay brings his blue pen to write the definitions.By writing with the blue pen,Jay is attempting to use _____ to his advantage.
A)rehearsal
B)suggestibility
C)state-dependent storage
D)encoding specificity

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Encoding specificity refers to the idea that retrieval of information is more successful when the cues present at encoding match the cues present at retrieval. By using his blue pen during both encoding and retrieval, Jay is attempting to use encoding specificity to his advantage.

When Learning Vocabulary Words,Jay Uses a Blue Pen to Write