Which one of the following is the best example of encoding in the process of learning state capitals?
A) Abe learns Austin, Texas by making sure he is relaxed before he studies it.
B) Bernice focuses her eyes on the page that says "St. Paul, Minnesota" and keeps them focused there for at least 10 seconds.
C) Corey learns Atlanta, Georgia by thinking, "The Atlantic Ocean is gorgeous."
D) Darcy learns Sacramento, California by having a tape recorder play "Sacramento, California" over and over while she sleeps.

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Encoding refers to the process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory. In this case, Corey is associating the city of Atlanta with a personal connection to the Atlantic Ocean, which makes it easier for him to remember. This is an example of encoding because he is creating a unique memory that is easier to recall later on. The other options are not necessarily encoding strategies, but rather different ways of studying or accessing information that has already been encoded.

Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of Encoding