George Sperling Attempted to Assess the Duration of Iconic Memory

question 14

Multiple Choice

George Sperling attempted to assess the duration of iconic memory by:

• A) measuring how long it took people to add three two-digit numbers in their head and provide the correct sum.
• B) investigating the accuracy of flashbulb memories.
• C) asking people to recall different sets of numbers that were simultaneously presented to both ears.
• D) briefly flashing a display of letters and immediately asking how many letters people could recall.

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