When memory theorists talk about control processes, they are talking about:
A) Observable behaviors e.g., walking to a new location) that affect what information in the environment is encountered
B) How the environment structures people's opportunities to learn new things
C) The methods that teachers use to facilitate a learner's memory for information
D) Cognitive processes that affect storage and retrieval of information

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Control processes refer to cognitive processes that affect the storage and retrieval of information, such as attention, rehearsal, organization, and elaboration. They are internal processes and not observable behaviors or methods used by teachers. They are also not related to how the environment structures learning opportunities.

When Memory Theorists Talk About Control Processes, They Are Talking