You are invited to take part in a study by a researcher trying to replicate the work of Hermann Ebbinghaus. What might this researcher ask you to do?
A) "Write down all the words you can remember."
B) "Read this poem and then interpret its meaning."
C) "Listen to me: BEC, DAX, FER, KOJ; now repeat what I said."
D) "Listen to these sounds and write down words that come to mind."

Question

You are invited to take part in a study by a researcher trying to replicate the work of Hermann Ebbinghaus. What might this researcher ask you to do?
A) "Write down all the words you can remember."
B) "Read this poem and then interpret its meaning."
C) "Listen to me: BEC, DAX, FER, KOJ; now repeat what I said." 
D) "Listen to these sounds and write down words that come to mind."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hermann Ebbinghaus was a pioneer in the field of memory research, known for his use of nonsense syllables (like BEC, DAX, FER, KOJ) to study memory processes. Asking participants to repeat these syllables back would be a way to replicate his work. Choices A, B, and D do not specifically relate to Ebbinghaus' research on memory.

You Are Invited to Take Part in a Study by a Researcher