Modality and recall order interactions in short-term memory for serial order.

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Forward serial recall of lists of 8 words showed marked modality effects, with auditory and visual inputs recalled equally well for initial serial positions, but with a much more extensive recency effect produced by auditory presentation. These modality differences were eliminated in backward recall. 16 Ss were tested. In terms of numbers of items recalled in correct positions, backward recall was noticeably superior to forward recall for visual presentation; for auditory presentation, recall order had negligible effects. The possible role of sensory storage mechanisms in the production of these effects is discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

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