In memory studies,the retention interval refers to the time
A)the participant needs to encode sensory input into the short-term store.
B)the participant needs to retain new information in the long-term store.
C)between the presentation of the last stimulus and the start of the recall phase of the experimental trial.
D)between the presentation of the first and last stimuli within a trial.

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The retention interval refers to the time between the presentation of the last stimulus and the start of the recall phase of the experimental trial. This is the time during which the participant is expected to retain the information and recall it later. Choices A and B are related to encoding and storage processes, while choice D refers to the duration of a trial.

In Memory Studies,the Retention Interval Refers to the Time