Why did Hermann Ebbinghaus create nonsense syllables?

a) to determine the length of time that visual memory lasts
b) to identify differences among types of long-term memory
c) to see if associating music with brand names improves recall of those names
d) to find how stimuli are remembered without interference from previous learning

ANS: d

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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