The Most Accurate Description of Short-Term Memory's Capacity Is Probably

question 5

Multiple Choice

The most accurate description of short-term memory's capacity is probably to say that it can hold ________.

• A) as much information as can be rehearsed in 1.5 to 2 seconds
• B) as much information as can be read in 3 to 5 seconds
• C) between 5 and 10 bits of information
• D) as much information as can be heard in 1 to 4 seconds

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Definitions:

Power Supply

A device that provides the necessary electrical power to a computer, converting electric current from a source to the correct voltage, current, and frequency.

Thermal Paste

Applied between the processor and its heat sink to provide a thermal pad that disperses heat more evenly.

Heat Sink

A component used in electronics and computers to dissipate heat away from devices, ensuring they operate within safe temperature limits.

CPU

Known as the Central Processing Unit, this crucial element of a computer handles the bulk of its computational processes.