Why did research participants in Sperling's experiment recall so few letters stored in sensory memory?
A. They stopped paying attention after a few stimuli.
B. Proactive interference reduced the effectiveness of recall.
C. The stress of participating in this research became excessive.
D. The remaining stimuli quickly faded from sensory memory.
Answer: D
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