Preschoolers Can Hold Only 2 or 3 Chunks of Information

question 28

Multiple Choice

Preschoolers can hold only 2 or 3 chunks of information in short-term memory, 5-year-olds can hold four, and 7-year-olds can hold _____.

• A) 5
• B) 8
• C) 7
• D) 10

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Definitions:

Sense of Individuality

The awareness or perception of oneself as a distinct, separate entity from others, with personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Meet New Challenges

The process of confronting and addressing new or unforeseen difficulties that arise.

Temperament

An individual's inherent personality and behavioral style, often considered as the basis of personality development.

Early Childhood

A critical developmental phase covering the period from birth to around 8 years old, focusing on rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional growth.