In an experiment designed to investigate memory processes, one group of participants was given special instructions and asked to create mental pictures of each item on a list of items to be remembered.Another group of participants was given the same list but received no special instructions about how to remember the items.In this study, the experimental group is:

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The experimental group refers to the group of participants who receive the special instructions, which is the group that is specifically targeted in this experiment to investigate the effectiveness of creating mental pictures in improving memory. Therefore, A is the correct choice. B and D are incorrect, as they refer to all participants in the study. C is also incorrect, as the number of items remembered by each group is not relevant for identifying the experimental group.

In an Experiment Designed to Investigate Memory Processes, One Group