Why Did Ebbinghaus Consider It Important to Use Nonsense Syllables

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why did Ebbinghaus consider it important to use nonsense syllables in his memory experiments?

• A) He did not think that CVCs would be difficult to learn.
• B) He wanted to reduce the likelihood that linguistic associations could be formed among the stimuli.
• C) He wanted to minimize savings in learning stimulus lists for the second time.
• D) He was studying retroactive interference.

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