Short-Term Memory Can Only Retain

question 76

Multiple Choice

Short-term memory can only retain:

• A) two to three pieces of information
• B) four to six pieces of information
• C) five to nine pieces of information
• D) ten to fifteen pieces of information

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Definitions:

Menstrual Cycle

The monthly series of changes a woman's body goes through in preparation for the possibility of pregnancy.

Irritability

A state of increased sensitivity or reactivity to stimuli, often resulting in negative emotional responses.

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves that are associated with deep sleep and aid in healing and regeneration.

NREM Sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, which is characterized by slower brain waves and is divided into three stages, representing a deeper level of sleep as one progresses from stage 1 to stage 3.