George Sperling Briefly Presented People with Arrays of 12 Letters

question 112

Multiple Choice

George Sperling briefly presented people with arrays of 12 letters (3 rows of 4 letters each) and asked them to immediately recall what they had seen. Under these conditions, people typically recalled:

• A) 3 to 5 letters.
• B) 1 to 2 letters.
• C) 11 to 12 letters.
• D) 8 to 10 letters.

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Definitions:

Check Authenticity

The process of verifying the genuineness or validity of a document, artwork, or software to ensure it is not counterfeit or pirated.

Debit Transaction

A financial transaction in which money is taken out of a bank account, typically reflecting a purchase or payment.

Smaller Fees

Lesser charges or costs imposed for services, transactions, or regulatory requirements.

MICR Numbers

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition numbers; used primarily on checks for the purpose of easy processing by financial institutions.