According to the Peterson and Peterson Experiment, Without Rehearsal, Information

question 231

Multiple Choice

According to the Peterson and Peterson experiment, without rehearsal, information in short-term memory will fade to zero after a minimum delay of _____ seconds.

• A)6 to 8
• B)12 to 18
• C)30 to 45
• D)60 to 90

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Definitions:

Ego

A component of Sigmund Freud's model of the psyche that mediates between the demands of the id, the superego, and the external world, playing a crucial role in decision making and reality testing.

Unconscious

Refers to the part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within the sphere of current awareness but that nonetheless influence behavior.

Preconscious

A part of the mind that contains thoughts, feelings, and memories that are not currently in conscious awareness but can easily be brought to consciousness.

Conscious

The state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings and internal thoughts and feelings.