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Investigating short-term memory

Investigating short-term memory

Peterson and Peterson investigated how long verbal information remains in short-term memory when rehearsal is prevented. They also tested whether the amount and type of rehearsal affected later recall.

2.2.2 Peterson and Peterson (1959) Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Psychology
  3. /2.2.2 Peterson and Peterson (1959)

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 2.2.2 Peterson and Peterson (1959). Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete compulsory topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy optional topics and research methods.

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