What Is the Retention Interval in Studies of Forgetting

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the retention interval in studies of forgetting

• A) length of time when the stimulus material is available to be studied by the subjects 
• B) length of time in which the subject has 100 percent recall of the material 
• C) length of time between the presentation of stimuli and the complete forgetting of the information 
• D) length of time between the presentation of stimuli and the measurement of forgetting

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Definitions:

4-Second Glance

A brief visual observation period, often discussed in the context of driving or attention studies.

Working Memory Capacity

The amount of information a person can hold and manipulate in their mind for a short period of time.

Young Adults

Individuals in their late teens to mid-twenties, often considered within the age range of 18 to 25, navigating the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Children

Young human beings who are in the early stages of their lives, from birth to adolescence.