If One Wants to Retain a List of Letters in One's

question 77

Multiple Choice

If one wants to retain a list of letters in one's short-term memory, one should:

• A) make sure there are no more than two or three letters on the list.
• B) interrupt the rehearsal frequently.
• C) try to group them so they form words.
• D) use the partial-report technique.

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