Which of the following pairs of letters would most likely be confused in an experiment on short-term memory?
A) P and R
B) B and V
C) V and Y
D) O and Q

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B and V are both labial consonants, which means they are produced by the lips. They have similar articulatory characteristics and might be easily confused in short-term memory experiments. The other pairs in the options do not share as many phonetic features, making them less likely to be confused.

Which of the Following Pairs of Letters Would Most Likely