Tiffany is involved in a memory study and is given the following list of letters to remember: APANHLNFLDCBCAB.The researcher notices that she can remember the whole series of letters,contrary to the standard seven pieces of information expected.Which of the following processes most likely explains Tiffany's ability to remember all the letters?
A)Maintenance rehearsal
B)Eidetic memory
C)Elaborative rehearsal
D)Chunking

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Tiffany's ability to remember all the letters can most likely be attributed to chunking. Chunking is the process of grouping individual pieces of information into larger units or chunks, which allows for more effective storage and recall of information. In this case, Tiffany may have grouped the letters together based on certain patterns or associations, allowing her to remember them as fewer, larger units rather than individual letters.

Tiffany Is Involved in a Memory Study and Is Given