In an effort to remember how to spell rhinoceros, Sheryl writes the word 30 times. She is using a technique known as:

BIOLOGY COGNITION AND LEARNING

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In an effort to remember how to spell “rhinoceros, “ Sheryl writes the word 30 times. She is using a technique known as:

A	primary rehearsal
B	maintenance rehearsal
C	elaborative rehearsal
D	chunking

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -rehearsal. In an effort to remember how to spell “rhinoceros” Sheryl writes the word 30 times. She is using a technique known as: rehearsal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mnemonic devices-like acronyms, chunking, and rhymes-work by tapping into how the brain naturally stores data.

Detailed explanation-3: -Short-term memory (STM) is the second stage of the multi-store memory model proposed by the Atkinson-Shiffrin. The duration of STM seems to be between 15 and 30 seconds, and the capacity about 7 items.

Detailed explanation-4: -Short-term memory (STM) refers to systems which provide retention of limited amounts of material for a limited time period (seconds). Most investigated systems include Phonological, Spatial, and Visual STM, while STM storage exists also in other domains, as the somatosensory system.

Detailed explanation-5: -Maintenance rehearsal. Technique of repeating information to be remembered, increasing the length of time it can be held in short-term memory. Massed practice. Studying for long periods of time without breaks.

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