The 'Magical' Number That Describes Short-Term Memory Capacity Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

The 'magical' number that describes short-term memory capacity is

• A)fifteen plus or minus seven.
• B)thirty plus or minus seven.
• C)seven plus or minus five.
• D)seven plus or minus two.

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