Elaborative+Rehearsal

toc = Definition: = A memory strategy that involves relating new information to something that is already known. Gen Psych, Chapter 6, Pg. 170

= Examples: = In order to remember the first 5 presidents, you might associate something with each name to remember. 1. Washington - washing machine 2. Adams- apple 3. Jefferson- Jiff peanut butter 4. Madison- medicine 5. Monroe- Marilyn Monroe

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