Question

when colleen first learned the word \ominous,\ she pictured a large, dark cloud to help her remember its meaning. which term best describes this example?
a. elaboration
b. retention
c. visual imagery
d. processing
please select the best answer from the choices provided
○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Visual imagery involves creating mental pictures to aid memory. Colleen picturing a cloud (a visual image) to remember "ominous" fits this. Elaboration (A) is adding details to info. Retention (B) is storing info. Processing (D) is general handling of info. So C is best.

Answer:

C. visual imagery