Perception and memory loss of item and order information in short-term memory

Abstract

Recognition probes given before or after a series of letters presented at varying rates were used to evaluate perception and memory loss of order and item information. For both order and item information pre- and postprobe functions converged at fast rates of presentation. Performance decrement at fast rates is attributable to perceptual factors and is greater for order than for item information. © 1970 Psychonomic Journals, Inc.