Al remembers the first letter of each cranial nerve in correct order by remembering the phrase "On old Olympus' towering top a Finn and German." This is an example of __________.

A) a mnemonic device
B) proactive interference
C) serial reproduction
D) incidental learning

Mnemonic Device

A memory aid or strategy that makes information easier to remember.

Proactive Interference

The tendency for older or previously learned material to impede the recall of newer material.

Serial Reproduction

A method of studying memory where information is passed and reproduced through a chain of individuals.