Short-Term Memory Appears to Be Limited in the Number of Items

question 93

True/False

Short-term memory appears to be limited in the number of items it can hold and when it is full the insertion of new information will force out some of the old information in STM.

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Definitions:

Nematocyst

A specialized cell in the tentacles of a cnidarian, such as a jellyfish, containing a barbed or venomous coiled thread that can be projected in self-defense or to capture prey.

Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic invertebrates known for their specialized cells called cnidocytes, which they use for capturing prey.

Polyp Form

A type of body form in cnidarians, such as corals and sea anemones, characterized by a cylindrical shape and a mouth surrounded by tentacles.