Wanner Warned Some Subjects,but Not Others,that They Would Have to Recall

question 77

Multiple Choice

Wanner warned some subjects,but not others,that they would have to recall a set of instructions.The results of the study showed that:

• A) warned subjects retained a nearly verbatim copy of the instructions,while unwarned subjects had very poor memory.
• B) unwarned subjects could not retain either the detail or the gist of the instructions.
• C) memory is better for changes in wording that affect meaning than for changes that affect style.
• D) memory for changes in wording is equally good,whether the changes affect meaning or style.

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