Sperling Flashed a Matrix of Letters for 1/20th of a Second

question 153

Multiple Choice

Sperling flashed a matrix of letters for 1/20th of a second to participants.Sperling found that the participants:

• A)attempted to encode the letters from left to right.
• B)attempted to encode the letters from top to bottom.
• C)automatically stored the entire matrix of letters but for only a brief moment.
• D)automatically stored the entire matrix of letters for up to a minute after the presentation.

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Definitions:

Persuasive

Having the power to convince or influence someone's beliefs, attitudes, or actions through argument, reasoning, or appeal.

Context-readers' Needs

The circumstances or factors considered regarding readers' expectations and requirements for understanding a text.

Task Schedule

A planned sequence of tasks or activities with designated start and end times, often used to manage workloads and projects.

Graphical Formats

The use of visual elements, such as charts, graphs, and images, to present data or information in a clear and easily understandable manner.