As part of a research study, Manisha is shown a diagram of different shapes for less than one second. The researchers would like for her to recall as many shapes as possible. Which of these strategies for giving her these instructions is likely to result in the highest number of recalled shapes?
A. Giving her written instructions immediately after showing her the shapes.
B. Reading instructions aloud five seconds after showing her the shapes.
C. Playing pre-recorded instructions immediately after showing her the shapes.
D. Flashing a light immediately after showing her the shapes signaling her to begin recall.
Answer: D
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