In Sperling's Memory Experiment, Research Participants Were Shown Three Rows

question 14

Multiple Choice

In Sperling's memory experiment, research participants were shown three rows of three letters, followed immediately by a low, medium, or high tone. The participants were able to report

• A) all three rows with perfect accuracy.
• B) only the top row of letters.
• C) only the middle row of letters.
• D) any one of the three rows of letters.

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