Why Did Research Participants in Sperling's Experiment Recall So Few

question 166

Multiple Choice

Why did research participants in Sperling's experiment recall so few letters stored in sensory memory?

• A) They stopped paying attention after a few stimuli.
• B) Proactive interference reduced the effectiveness of recall.
• C) The stress of participating in this research became excessive.
• D) The remaining stimuli quickly faded from sensory memory.

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Definitions:

Mental Activity

The operations of the mind involving thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Science of Behavior

The systematic study of the actions and reactions of humans and animals in response to external or internal stimuli.

Predict Human Behavior

The process of using psychological principles, statistical data, and algorithms to forecast actions or reactions of individuals in specific situations.

Connecting Information

The process of relating new information to existing knowledge in order to enhance understanding and memory.