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Katie tries to learn the definition of "osmosis" from her class notes. She repeats the definition over and over again in her mind until she is confident that she will remember it. Which of the following methods is Katie using to help her memorize the definition?
A) Mental imagery
B) Rehearsal
C) Elaboration
D) Chunking



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Answer: B) Rehearsal

Explanation: Rehearsal is a psychological method of remembering information by constantly repeating it over and over within one's mind. This is exactly what Katie is doing. By constantly reviewing the definition of osmosis several times within her mind, Katie is using the method of rehearsal to memorize the definition of osmosis.

Mental imagery involves creating experiences and images within one's own mind. An example of using mental imagery in this context would be visualizing the movement of water between two different environments to memorize osmosis. Katie does not use mental imagery, so choice a is incorrect.

Choice C is incorrect because elaboration involves enhancing one's understanding of a subject by using analogies or relating a subject to one's own experiences or learning. Katie is not using elaboration since she is simply repeating the definition of osmosis and not building upon it.

Choice D is incorrect because chunking refers to separating information into manageable groups/chunks to better understand them. Katie is not dividing the concept of osmosis into multiple components. Rather, she's attempting to understand osmosis as a whole by repeating the definition.