In class, you relate the new information about the cognitive development of young children to the experiences that you had while babysitting. You are exhibiting
A)egocentrism.
B)transference.
C)self-projection.
D)self-reference.

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Self-reference effect is a tendency for people to encode information differently depending on the level on which the self is implicated in the information. When you relate new information to your own experiences, you are using self-reference, making the information more memorable and understandable by connecting it to your personal life.

In Class, You Relate the New Information About the Cognitive