An experimenter reads many series of letters,such as TGWNR,and you try to recall each set later,without rehearsing during the delay.About how long would each memory probably last?
A)Less than a second
B)A few seconds but less than 20
C)More than 20 seconds but less than a minute
D)Until you tried to remember a different set of letters

Question

​An experimenter reads many series of letters,such as TGWNR,and you try to recall each set later,without rehearsing during the delay.About how long would each memory probably last?
A)Less than a second
B)​A few seconds but less than 20
C)​More than 20 seconds but less than a minute
D)​Until you tried to remember a different set of letters

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on the information given, it is likely that the memory of each set of letters would last a few seconds but less than 20. This is consistent with research on the duration of short-term memory, which suggests that individuals can typically hold between 5-9 items in their short-term memory for only a few seconds before they begin to forget them.

​An Experimenter Reads Many Series of Letters,such as TGWNR,and You

An Experimenter Reads Many Series of Letters,such as TGWNR,and You