Studies of the Kpelle Children of Libya (Regarding Clustering in a Memory

question 72

Multiple Choice

Studies of the Kpelle children of Libya (regarding clustering in a memory recall task) suggest that ______.

• A)long-term memory processes vary dramatically across cultures
• B)the Kpelle are incapable of using clustering to aid recall
• C)the Kpelle are capable of learning to use clustering,but never get the amount of benefit from the technique that American children do
• D)more sophisticated participants spontaneously engage in organizational strategies to aid recall,while less sophisticated participants are not likely to engage in such behaviors without explicit instruction to do so

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