Most People Can Hold About 10 to 12 Items in Short-Term

question 248

True/False

Most people can hold about 10 to 12 items in short-term memory.

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Definitions:

Geographic Closeness

Refers to the physical proximity between places or people, affecting the ease of travel, communication, and relationship maintenance.

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensory information to understand their environment.

Adult Children

Individuals who are legally considered adults but are being referred to in the context of their relationship as children to their parents.

Gerontologists

Professionals who specialize in the study of aging and the issues that affect the elderly.