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 immediately after the list ends. This effect is particularly noted in auditory memory tasks.

The Disruption of Auditory Span When There Is a Sound