Which Statement About Factors That Affect Working Memory Is False

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which statement about factors that affect working memory is false?

• A) Performance on DMTS improves as the amount of practice on the task increases.
• B) Performance improves as the response requirement to turn off the sample increases.
• C) Interference increases as the intertrial interval is increased.
• D) Experiencing different samples on successive trials-as opposed to a run of samples that are the same-interferes more with performance.

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