Peterson and Peterson (1959)
Participants counted back in 3s until told to stop. Then asked to recall 3 letters. Repeated at 3,6,9,12,15 and 18 second intervals. 90% recall at 3 second. 2% recall at 18 second. CONCLUSION: When rehersal prevented, STM lasts for 20 seconds at most
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