Ebbinghaus' Use of Nonsense Syllables to Study Memory Led to the Discovery

question 60

Multiple Choice

Ebbinghaus' use of nonsense syllables to study memory led to the discovery that

• A) the amount remembered depends on the time spent learning.
• B) what is learned in one mood is most easily retrieved in that same mood.
• C) information that is automatically processed is rarely forgotten.
• D) our sensory memory capacity is essentially unlimited.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales, such as materials and labor.

Rate of Return

The profit or deficit incurred on an investment during a certain period, shown as a percentage of the original investment amount.

Target Cost

The maximum amount that can be spent on a product to ensure a desired profit margin is achieved.

Market Dictated Price

The price of a good or service as determined by the supply and demand dynamics in the open market.