Pam reads her psychology notes over and over again. Quinn is using mental imagery to try to remember the information. Roberta is relating the information to her own interests and goals. Which of the following alternatives best describes how well these three students will retain the information
A)Pam and Quinn will retain the information better than Roberta will.
B)Pam will retain the information better than will Roberta or Quinn.
C)Quinn and Roberta will retain the information better than Pam will.
D)Roberta will retain the information better than will Pam or Quinn.

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Roberta is engaging in deep processing by relating the information to her own interests and goals, and Quinn is using mental imagery, which is also a more effective memory strategy than mere repetition, as Pam is doing. Deep processing and the use of mental imagery are both known to enhance retention more than simple repetition.

Pam Reads Her Psychology Notes Over and Over Again