Participants in Sperling's Experiment Stared at a Screen on Which

question 128

Multiple Choice

Participants in Sperling's experiment stared at a screen on which three rows of letters were flashed for just one-twentieth of a second. If Sperling sounded a high-pitched, medium-pitched, or low-pitched tone within _____, the person could recall the letters in the upper, middle, or lower row.

• A)one minute
• B)thirty seconds
• C)three seconds
• D)one-third of a second

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Definitions:

Cultural Differences

Variations in the practices, values, and goals shared by groups of people that are shaped by their history, geography, religion, and social structure.

Personal Space

The area immediately surrounding an individual, which they regard as psychologically theirs, often leading to discomfort or anxiety when invaded.

Conversational Distance

The physical space preferred between individuals during social interactions, which can vary culturally and individually.

Brain Cells

Cells that make up the brain, including neurons and glial cells, which support, nourish, and protect neurons.