COGNITION
THINKING AND LANGUAGE
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replacing what is already stored with new information
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organizing items into familiar or manageable units
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fading of memory in bits and pieces.
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recalling the last items in a series
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Detailed explanation-1: -The APA Dictionary of Psychology defines “chunking” as “the process by which the mind divides large pieces of information into smaller units (chunks) that are easier to retain in short-term memory… one item in memory can stand for multiple other items”.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chunking: organizing items into familiar, manageable units; often occurs automatically.
Detailed explanation-3: -The chunking definition is grouping related items together so that someone can remember them more easily. An example of chunking is grouping the everyday items someone needs to have in their pockets before leaving the house. This might include house keys, car keys, cell phone, and a wallet or purse.
Detailed explanation-4: -Another strategy is chunking : you organize information into manageable bits or chunks (Bodie, Powers, & Fitch-Hauser, 2006). Chunking is useful when trying to remember information like dates and phone numbers. Instead of trying to remember 5205550467, you remember the number as 520-555-0467.