The Magic Number for the Capacity of Short-Term Memory Seems

question 112

Multiple Choice

The magic number for the capacity of short-term memory seems to be __________, but this can be increased by using __________.

• A)7 ± 2; chunking
• B)7 ± 2; retroactive inhibition
• C)unlimited; chunking
• D)unlimited; metamemory

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Definitions:

ATP

ATP, a molecule responsible for transporting energy throughout cells for metabolic processes.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers due to their amphiphilic characteristic.

Phagocytosis

The cellular process of engulfing solid particles by the cell membrane to form an internal compartment known as a phagosome.

Lysosome

An organelle in the cytoplasm containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane, involved in breaking down cellular waste.