Hermann Ebbinghaus Measured Forgetting By

question 83

Multiple Choice

Hermann Ebbinghaus measured forgetting by:

• A) measuring how long it took him to relearn a previously learned list.
• B) measuring how long it took him to learn a list perfectly.
• C) seeing how long a list he could remember after hearing the list just once.
• D) counting the number of times he needed to hear a list before he could recall it perfectly.

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Definitions:

Broad Classifications

Broad classifications refer to the general categories or groups used to organize similar entities, concepts, or items based on shared characteristics or functions.

Modified Accrual Accounting

An accounting method that combines elements of both accrual and cash basis accounting, recognizing revenues when they are available and measurable, and expenses when incurred.

Realizable

Refers to assets that can be easily converted into cash or are expected to be sold without significant delay or loss in value.

Modified Accrual Accounting

An accounting method that recognizes revenues when they become available and measurable and expenses when they are incurred, used often by government entities.