In Studies of Forgetting,the Retention Interval Is the Length of Time

question 269

Multiple Choice

In studies of forgetting,the retention interval is the length of time

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

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