The Experiment by Peterson and Peterson That Required Subjects to Count

question 236

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 STM.
• B)role of relevance in memory.
• C)superiority of STM over LTM.
• D)importance of chunking in memory.

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Definitions:

Seeing

The process by which the eyes receive visual stimuli and send signals to the brain to interpret as images.

Rehearsal

The practice of repeatedly performing an action or activity to improve proficiency, often used in contexts of learning or performing arts.

Redundancy

The state of being no longer needed or useful, often used in the context of job positions that are eliminated or information that is repetitive.

Iteration

The repetition of a process or set of instructions in various contexts, often used in computing and mathematics to approach a desired outcome or solution.