Which statement is consistent with the conclusion from Sperling's study of sensory memory?
A) The duration of sensory memory is brief, lasting less than 300 milliseconds.
B) The capacity of sensory memory is limited to a single bit of a visual stimulus.
C) The quality of sensory memory is limited to undetailed sensory images.
D) The degree of relationship between sensory memory and cue duration is limited.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sperling's study found that the duration of sensory memory is brief, lasting less than 300 milliseconds. Option B is incorrect because the capacity of sensory memory is actually quite large, although it decays rapidly. Option C is incorrect because sensory memory can hold relatively detailed sensory information. Option D is incorrect because the degree of relationship between sensory memory and cue duration is strong, with longer cue durations allowing for more information to be retained in sensory memory.

Which Statement Is Consistent with the Conclusion from Sperling's Study