Why did several of Ebbinghaus's findings differ from those of later investigators?
A)Ebbinghaus did all his research on his own memory.
B)Ebbinghaus studied memory of Greek words, which were unfamiliar to later participants.
C)Later studies had to change the procedures for ethical reasons.
D)Most of the later investigators tested mental patients, whose memory was impaired.

Question

Why did several of Ebbinghaus's findings differ from those of later investigators?​
A)Ebbinghaus did all his research on his own memory.
B)​Ebbinghaus studied memory of Greek words, which were unfamiliar to later participants.
C)​Later studies had to change the procedures for ethical reasons.
D)​Most of the later investigators tested mental patients, whose memory was impaired.

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Ebbinghaus conducted his experiments on himself, using himself as the sole subject, which could lead to findings that differ when a broader and more diverse sample is used in later research.

Why Did Several of Ebbinghaus's Findings Differ from Those of Later