A Display of 12 Letters Is Flashed on a Screen

question 164

Multiple Choice

A display of 12 letters is flashed on a screen in front of you followed by a tone. You attempt to recall a portion of the display based on the specific tone you heard. What aspect of your memory is this experiment designed to assess?

• A) primary memory
• B) sensory memory
• C) long-term memory
• D) short-term memory

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