Actively relating new information in a meaningful way to knowledge already in memory is the definition of _____ encoding.
A)visual
B)meaning
C)semantic
D)organizational

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Semantic encoding involves relating new information to existing knowledge in a meaningful way, such as categorizing or connecting it to previously learned concepts. This type of encoding enhances long-term retention and recall. Visual encoding involves storing information based on visual stimuli, organizational encoding involves categorizing information based on its structure or organization, and meaning encoding refers to finding personal significance or relevance in incoming information, but may not necessarily involve relating it to existing knowledge.

Actively Relating New Information in a Meaningful Way to Knowledge