Partial Report

https://coglab.cengage.com/labs/partial_report.shtml

Question 1

The partial report task has the same initial display as full-report studies, and only differs in a tone played after the display disappears. Why does this partial-report design seem to show a larger memory capacity than full-report studies? What does the task tell us about how iconic memory operates?

Question 2

Based on findings from partial report studies, in a brief nine-item display, how many items can be temporarily stored in iconic memory?

A. 4.5

B. 9

C. 7

D. 3