Dr. beach used to be a typical 'absent minded professor.' however, she found that she could remember the things her husband asked her to pick up at the grocery store by imagining the items she needed placed on her desk, bookshelf, and file cabinet. the mnemonic device that she used is:

The correct answer is: The Loci Method.

Explanation:

The Loci Method is a memory enhancement technique used with the goal of efficiently recalling a wide range of information.

It was first discussed by philosopher Cicero in his De oratore.

The Loci Method consists of visualizing certain mental images that helps the individual to recall the information that needs to be remember.

The person just has to visualize the things to remember in an imaginary space such as a pathway, a desk, a board, etc.

In this particular case, Dr. Beach used the Loci Method by imagining the items she needed placed on her desk, bookshelf, and file cabinet. The mnemonic device that she used is: The loci Method.