George Sperling Briefly Presented People with Arrays of 12 Letters

question 247

Multiple Choice

George Sperling briefly presented people with arrays of 12 letters (3 rows of 4 letters each) and asked them to immediately recall what they had seen. Under these conditions, people typically recalled

• A)8 to 10 letters
• B)1 to 2 letters
• C)3 to 5 letters
• D)11 to 12 letters

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Definitions:

Negative Emotional Reactions

Refers to undesirable feelings or emotions that result from certain experiences or thoughts.

Impulsively

Acting on or inclined to act on sudden urges without considering the consequences.

Birth Order

The rank or position of an individual within their family, determined by the timing of their birth relative to their siblings.

Abnormal Levels

Atypical quantities or concentrations of substances or characteristics, often indicating a health issue or anomaly.