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:

Organizational Learning

The process through which an organization acquires, develops, and transfers knowledge to adapt and improve its effectiveness.

Knowledge Management

The method of acquiring, sharing, and efficiently utilizing knowledge within a company.

Experiential Learning

A process of learning through experience, particularly through direct engagement in activities, rather than through theoretical instruction.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective for maintaining behavior.