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Two and four second presentation rates were used to test recall of paired associates over five brief delay interval conditions in 10 year old Ss. Both presentation rate and length of delay interval had significant effects upon retention. A significant interaction showed faster loss of retention as delay interval increased at the 2 sec. rate. Twelve elderly Ss were also tested at the 2 sec. rate. Their inferior recall at very brief delay intervals is discussed in terms of initial processing difficulties.
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Laurence, M.W. Presentation rate and age effects on paired-associate recall over very brief intervals. Psychon Sci 6, 185–186 (1966). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03328019
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