One of the Main Reasons Psychologists Sometimes Use Nonsense Syllables

Multiple Choice

One of the main reasons psychologists sometimes use nonsense syllables, rather than real words in studies of memory, is that

A) nonsense syllables are unlikely to be associated with someone's existing knowledge.
B) real words are not likely to elicit the type of recall psychologists are interested in.
C) nonsense syllables are more likely than real words to elicit recall of short-term memories.
D) nonsense syllables tap into the processes associated with sensory memory more effectively.