Ebbinghaus' Use of Nonsense Syllables to Study Memory Led to the Discovery

question 86

Multiple Choice

Ebbinghaus' use of nonsense syllables to study memory led to the discovery that

• A) the amount remembered depends on the time spent learning.
• B) working memory's central executive focuses attention.
• C) information that is automatically processed is rarely forgotten.
• D) our sensory memory capacity is essentially unlimited.

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Definitions:

Beginning of Process

The stage in production at which the manufacture of goods or processing of materials starts.

Lead Time

The time interval between the initiation of a process and its completion, often used in the context of supply chain and production.

Value-Added Time

The portion of the production process where value is actually added to the product or service, as perceived by the customer.

Non-Value-Added Time

Periods during a manufacturing or service process that do not contribute directly to the final value or product, such as waiting or movement times, which businesses aim to minimize.