George Sperling Briefly Presented People with Arrays of 12 Letters

question 247

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

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Definitions:

Cognitive Skills

Mental abilities that enable understanding, learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Foresight

The ability to anticipate future trends, consequences, or needs and prepare accordingly.

Intuition

The ability to understand or know something immediately, based on feelings rather than facts or evidence.

Technical Skills

The expertise and competencies required to perform specific tasks in fields such as IT, engineering, or other specialized areas.