The Experiment by Peterson and Peterson That Required Subjects to Count

question 146

Multiple Choice

The experiment by Peterson and Peterson that required subjects to count backwards after hearing a number demonstrates the

• A) importance of rehearsal for short-term memory.
• B) role of the relevance of information to memory.
• C) superiority of short-term memory over long-term memory.
• D) importance of chunking in memory.

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Definitions:

Weighted Average

This is a calculation method that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in a data set, giving different weights to some of the data points.

Moving Average

A calculation used to analyze data points by creating a series of averages of different subsets of the full data set.

Physical Count

The process of counting and verifying actual inventory on hand to ensure accuracy in records and reports.

Inventory Reporting

The process of accounting for inventory levels, costs, and valuation in financial statements.