As Adam was learning the new material in his psychology
class regarding neurons and memory, he couldn't help but notice that he learned similar information in his biology class last semester. He decided to relate the new psychology material to the biology material he learned least semester as a way to help him learn and remember. What strategy is Adam using here?
a) elaborative rehearsal
b) chunking
c) the method of loci
d) maintenance rehearsal
Answer: a
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a) brain reassignment. b) cross-functioning. c) neuroplasticity. d) brain cell regeneration.
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