Several Experiments Showed That Short-Term Memory Fades Rapidly Unless It

question 170

Multiple Choice

Several experiments showed that short-term memory fades rapidly unless it is rehearsed.What aspect of the original experiment increased the probability of forgetting?

• A)People were memorizing meaningless material.
• B)​The experiment was conducted before 8 a.m.
• C)​The participants were inmates at a mental hospital.
• D)​The laboratory room was full of distracting stimuli.

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