In the Partial Report Method of Sperling's Study of Sensory

question 212

Multiple Choice

In the partial report method of Sperling's study of sensory memory, the participants were to report ___________

• A) one of three lines of letters as indicated by the sound of a tone immediately presented after the letters had disappeared.
• B) only one or two of the letters in the cued line.
• C) the first letter of each line only.
• D) the middle letter of each line.

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Definitions:

Heritability Ratio

An estimate of the proportion of trait variability in a population that is determined by variations in genetic inheritance.

Trait Variability

The degree to which individuals differ from one another in terms of specific characteristics or traits.

Genetic Inheritance

The process by which genetic information is passed on from parents to their offspring, determining traits.

Genetic Coefficient

A measure that quantifies the contribution of genetic differences to differences in a trait among individuals.