If the search of short-term memory is self-terminating,then we would expect that ______.
A)successful searches would take longer than unsuccessful ones,on the average
B)unsuccessful searches would take longer than successful ones,on the average
C)the size of the memory set would not influence search time
D)the larger the memory set,the longer the search time

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In a self-terminating search, the search process stops as soon as the target is found. Therefore, unsuccessful searches, which require checking all items, would take longer than successful ones, where the search stops early.

If the Search of Short-Term Memory Is Self-Terminating,then We Would