In a study described in the textbook,people read passages that put them in the middle of scenes with objects spread around them.They read,for example,"Directly behind you at eye level is an ornate lamp attached to the balcony wall." When asked to recall the details of the scenes,how did the participants respond?
A)They took more time to say what objects were in front of them.
B)They took more time to say what objects were behind them.
C)They showed no differences in responses based on spatial position.
D)They took more time to say what objects were the farthest distance away.

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Participants took more time to recall objects that were behind them, as these objects were not in their direct line of sight and required more cognitive effort to visualize and remember.

In a Study Described in the Textbook,people Read Passages That