Question

which one is not an aid for encoding information so that it can be remembered? mnemonics hierarchy serial position effect chunking

Explanation:

• Mnemonics: Aids encoding by using memory devices (e.g., acronyms) to help remember info.
• Hierarchy: Organizes info into hierarchical structures to facilitate encoding and recall.
• Serial Position Effect: Describes the tendency to recall first/last items in a list better; it is a phenomenon of memory recall, not an encoding aid.
• Chunking: Groups info into chunks to make encoding easier (e.g., phone numbers: 123 - 456 - 7890).

Answer:

Serial Position Effect