Question

Why would a student include an allusion to Albert Einstein, an accomplished scientist with a famously bad memory, in a paper about how people learn?
Responses

to show how famous people are remembered
to show how famous people are remembered - no response given

to show how remembering something is not as important as understanding it
to show how remembering something is not as important as understanding it - no response given

to show that memorization is important when learning something new
to show that memorization is important when learning something new - no response given

to show that memorization is important to everyone

Answer 1

The most fitting response would be:

**to show how remembering something is not as important as understanding it.**

This allusion to Albert Einstein serves to illustrate that even someone renowned for their intelligence and contributions to science did not prioritize memorization, indicating that true comprehension and understanding can be more valuable in the learning process.