The disruption of auditory span when there is a sound following the end of a series is called __________.
A)backward masking
B)suffix effect
C)functional atrophy
D)forward masking

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The suffix effect refers to the phenomenon where the recall of the final items in a list is impaired if an additional, irrelevant sound (the "suffix") is played after the end of the list. This effect specifically impacts auditory memory, demonstrating how the introduction of a new auditory stimulus can disrupt the memory of previously heard items.

The Disruption of Auditory Span When There Is a Sound