As you read this chapter in psychology, you frequently ask yourself "why" questions, such as "Why would that be true?" as well as relating this new information with your own experiences involving your own "memory." You are using which of the following to help you remember the information in this chapter?
A)elaborative processing
B)chunking or recoding
C)rote rehearsal
D)maintenance rehearsal

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Elaborative processing involves making the material meaningful by relating it to knowledge and experiences you already have. By asking "why" questions and connecting new information to your own experiences, especially regarding memory, you are engaging in elaborative processing to deepen your understanding and aid in remembering the information.

As You Read This Chapter in Psychology, You Frequently Ask