Kyle is determined to do well on his final exams, and decides to apply what he has learned about elaborative rehearsal to his own studying strategies. Which of the following suggestions is NOT an effective way to engage in elaborative rehearsal?
A)try to create vivid visual images of terms and concepts
B)explain the material in his own words to a friend
C)relate the information to material that he already knows, including examples from his own life
D)repeat each key term and definition at least 10 times in a row

Question

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Simply repeating the key terms and definitions is not elaborative rehearsal. True elaborative rehearsal involves actively relating the information to something else, whereas rote memorization is passive and less effective. The other options all involve actively engaging with the material in a meaningful way. A, B, and C are all effective methods of elaborative rehearsal, as they involve creating connections between the new information and existing knowledge or experiences.

Kyle Is Determined to Do Well on His Final Exams