An experimenter has subjects listen to some information then begin counting backward by threes. After 20 seconds the subject is most likely to remember the material if it was

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If the information presented is meaningful, it is more likely to be remembered despite the distraction of counting backward by threes. Random letters or digits are too nonsensical to be easily remembered and presented loudly may be too overwhelming and not conducive to retention.

An Experimenter Has Subjects Listen to Some Information Then Begin