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
d. between the presentation of the first and last stimuli within a trial
Question 2
_____ of a stimulus and before recall of the stimulus is an example of a task designed to prevent participants from rehearsing.
a. Counting backwards immediately after the last presentation
b. Counting forwards during the presentation
c. Counting backwards after waiting for a minute after the last presentation
d. Repeating stimulus list aloud in backwards order after the last presentation