A person uses the word "HOMES" to remember the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior). This memory enhancing technique is best viewed as an example of
A)maintenance rehearsal
B)a hierarchical structure
C)chunking
D)an acronym

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This is an example of using an acronym, where the first letter of each word in a list is taken to create a new word or phrase that is easier to remember. "HOMES" is an acronym for Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior, the names of the Great Lakes.

A Person Uses the Word "HOMES" to Remember the Names