When Asked to Report His Social Security Number Ian Says

Multiple Choice

When asked to report his social security number Ian says, "999-99-1111." Ian has taken the larger 9-digit number and broken it down into smaller pieces, which makes it easier to recall. This is best explained by the concept of

A) maintenance rehearsal.
B) elaborative rehearsal.
C) flashbulb memory.
D) the savings method.
E) chunking.