In a 1972 Study, Bransford and Johnson Read an Abstract

question 14

Multiple Choice

In a 1972 study, Bransford and Johnson read an abstract passage aloud to participants who then had to recall as much information as possible. Some participants were also shown a picture that was described by the passage either before or after they heard the passage read. Which group remembered the MOST information?

• A) people who saw the picture after hearing the passage
• B) people who saw the picture before hearing the passage
• C) people who did not see any picture
• D) people who drew their own picture while the passage was being read

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