Your professor has asked you to create a study in which people remember as many random letters as possible. Based on your knowledge of the phonological loop, which of these actions should you take to help ensure success?

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The phonological loop is responsible for storing and rehearsing auditory information in short-term memory. Making sure that the letters have distinct sounds will help individuals differentiate between them and better store them in their phonological loop. Choosing letters that sound alike (choice A) would make it more difficult to distinguish and remember each individual letter. Reciting a sentence aloud as they learn the list (choice C) may help activate the phonological loop, but it may also distract the individuals from focusing solely on remembering the letters. Choosing children over adults (choice D) may have faster recall, but it is not necessarily a guarantee and it may bring up ethical concerns. Therefore, the best choice is B to ensure success in the study.

Your Professor Has Asked You to Create a Study in Which