While studying for an astronomy exam, Haley realizes that the swirling motion of the cream he has just poured into his coffee is similar to the motion of the solar nebula described in his textbook. This comparison helps him to remember the term for the phenomenon and represents an example of
A)maintenance rehearsal.
B)elaborative rehearsal.
C)semantic encoding.
D)flashback memory.

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This scenario represents elaborative rehearsal because Haley is actively trying to connect the new material (solar nebula) with something he already knows (swirling cream in coffee) in order to form a stronger memory.

While Studying for an Astronomy Exam, Haley Realizes That the Swirling