If You Spent the Next Year or Two Practicing Your

question 34

Multiple Choice

If you spent the next year or two practicing your ability to memorize numbers and recite them immediately, how would your short-term memory probably change?

• A) You might be able to memorize as many as 10 digits at a time, but no more than that.
• B) The capacity of your short-term memory would increase for numbers, letters, and other types of information.
• C) You would eventually grow so confused that you could not memorize any more numbers.
• D) You would learn to use chunking to store larger units in short-term memory.

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Definitions:

Pectoralis Major

A significant muscle located in the upper part of the chest, aiding in arm and shoulder motion.

Upper Chest

Refers to the region of the body encompassing the upper part of the thorax, including the pectoral muscles, clavicles, and upper ribs.

Cramp

A spasmodic, painful contraction of a muscle or muscles.

Contracted

Engaged by agreement or compact; often refers to muscles shortening during contraction or to formal agreements between parties.