George Sperling Attempted to Assess the Duration of Iconic Memory

question 67

Multiple Choice

George Sperling attempted to assess the duration of iconic memory by ____________.

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

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Definitions:

Widespread Destruction

Extensive damage or devastation covering a large area, often due to natural disasters or human activities.

Ecologically Extinct

A state in which a species is present in such low numbers that it no longer plays a significant ecological role in its ecosystem.

Biologically Extinct

A status where a species no longer exists in the wild or in any viable, self-sustaining population numbers.

Endangered

A status indicating that a species is at risk of extinction across all or a significant portion of its range due to various threats such as habitat loss, pollution, or predation.