Sperling Flashed a Matrix of 12 Letters for 1/20th of a Second

question 266

Multiple Choice

Sperling flashed a matrix of 12 letters for 1/20th of a second to participants.When asked to recall the letters immediately after,Sperling found that MOST participants recalled:

• A)none of the letters given the short presentation time.
• B)fewer than three letters.
• C)fewer than half of the letters.
• D)more than half of the letters.

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Definitions:

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells that move in a wave-like pattern to transport substances or help with cell movement.

Flagella

Long, whip-like structures used by cells and microorganisms for movement.

Centrosomes

Organelles that serve as the main microtubule organizing centers in animal cells, playing a key role in the spatial organization of cell division.

Actin Filaments

Actin filaments are thin protein fibers that, along with myosin, play a crucial role in muscle contraction and cell movement.