If you are trying to memorize a list of numbers, which of the following would be most likely to cause you to forget or mix up the numbers on your list?

a. Someone starts reciting another list of different numbers to you.
b. Someone starts reciting a list of names to you.
c. Someone starts reciting a list of nonsense syllables to you.
d. Someone starts showing you humorous photographs.


A

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