VEL, FAB, and DUZ are not used in memory tests because
A) they have too many letters to be used in modern memory tests.
B) they have too few letters to be used in modern memory tests.
C) some people may recognize these words, which will make them easier to remember.
D) nonsense syllables only use groups of consonants, not syllables with vowels.

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VEL, FAB, and DUZ are considered non-words, but some people may still recognize them as real words, which can create bias and skew the results of the memory test. Thus, they are not used in modern memory tests to eliminate this potential source of error.

VEL, FAB, and DUZ Are Not Used in Memory Tests