In Sperling's Memory Experiment, Research Participants Were Shown Three Rows

question 14

Multiple Choice

In Sperling's memory experiment, research participants were shown three rows of three letters, followed immediately by a low, medium, or high tone. The participants were able to report

• A) all three rows with perfect accuracy.
• B) only the top row of letters.
• C) only the middle row of letters.
• D) any one of the three rows of letters.

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Definitions:

Generalization

In psychology, the process of responding similarly to stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Cognitive Processes

Mental actions or operations that include thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and memory.

Associative Learning

A learning process where a relationship is formed between two stimuli or between a stimulus and a behavior.