The Capacity of Short-Term Memory Is Approximately

question 45

Multiple Choice

The capacity of short-term memory is approximately:

• A)about 7 items at one time.
• B)about 10 items at one time.
• C)about 15 items at one time.
• D)unlimited.

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Definitions:

Vygotsky's Theory

A theory that emphasizes the fundamental role of social interaction in the development of cognition, suggesting that community and culture play central roles in the process of making meaning.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a person's ability to think, reason, and understand the world around them evolves over time.

Preoperational Stage

A developmental phase in Piagetian theory, where children from about 2 to 7 years old develop memory and imagination, but do not yet think logically.

Theory Of Mind

A cognitive ability to understand that others have beliefs, desires, intentions, and perspectives different from one's own.