In which of these situations is information most likely to be stored effectively in long- term memory?
A)Abby looks up the correct spelling of independence and immediately writes it down.
B)Bob repeats "Comment allez vous?" after his teacher five times in a row.
C)Corinne realizes that the word receive follows the "I before E except after C" rule.
D)David stares mindlessly at a page in his textbook with the hope that he will form a detailed photographic image of the page in his mind.

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Corinne has actively processed and made a meaningful connection with the information (the "I before E except after C" rule), which increases the likelihood of it being stored in long-term memory. The other options involve relatively passive or rote memorization methods, which may not be as effective for long-term retention.

In Which of These Situations Is Information Most Likely to Be