In a study described in the textbook, people read passages that put them in the middle of scenes with objects spread around them. They read, for example, "Directly behind you at eye level is an ornate lamp attached to the balcony wall."
When asked to recall the details of the scenes, participants
a. took more time to say what objects were in front of them.
b. took more time to say what objects were behind them.
c. showed no differences in responses based on spatial position.
d. could not recall any objects that were behind them.
Answer: b. took more time to say what objects were behind them.
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