Why Did Ebbinghaus Use Nonsense Syllables in His Memory Experiments

question 100

Multiple Choice

Why did Ebbinghaus use nonsense syllables in his memory experiments?

• A) People have no previous learning of nonsense syllables.
• B) It is easy for computers to generate nonsense syllables.
• C) Nonsense syllables are distinctive and meaningful.
• D) Nonsense syllables do not generate proactive or retroactive interference.

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Definitions:

Buoyancy

The ability of an object to float or rise when submerged in a fluid, due to differences in density.

Skeleton

The internal framework of bone and cartilage in vertebrates (including humans) that supports and protects the body while also aiding in movement.

Asymmetrical Body

A bodily form in which the left and right sides do not mirror each other in shape or size, uncommon among higher organisms.

Phylum

A rank in the biological classification system that is below kingdom and above class, grouping together organisms that share a common ancestor and basic body plan.