AO3 - Duration

Cards (8)

  • What is the focus of the evaluation discussed?
    Duration
  • Which study is noted for having high external validity?
    Bahrick et al (1975)
  • Which study is noted for having low external validity?
    Peterson and Peterson
  • What is a limitation mentioned regarding the studies' control?
    There were low levels of control
  • What variables may have affected recall in the studies?
    Rehearsal and popularity
  • What does the term "displacement" refer to in this context?
    Information may be replaced by new input
  • How might the counting task in Peterson and Peterson's study affect recall?
    Letters may be displaced by the counting
  • What is a potential reason for forgetting in Peterson and Peterson's study?
    Displacement of letters during counting