When Using the Digit-Span Task, the Capacity of Working Memory

question 35

Multiple Choice

When using the digit-span task, the capacity of working memory is estimated to be

• A) approximately one chunk.
• B) approximately three chunks.
• C) approximately seven chunks.
• D) unlimited.

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Definitions:

Photoreceptor Cells

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye that respond to light, allowing for the perception of vision.

Innermost Tunic

Refers to the deepest layer of an anatomical structure, often used in context with the eye's layers, specifically the retina.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells, primarily through electrical and chemical signals.

Maculae

Specialized structures in the vestibular system of the inner ear involved in detecting linear acceleration and gravitational forces.