Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Working Memory

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding working memory?

• A) Working memory is the conscious, reflective part of our mental system.
• B) The capacity of working memory is far more restricted than that of the sensory register.
• C) Most school-age children can hold 10 to 12 items in their working memory.
• D) The capacity of working memory is far greater than that of the long-term memory store.

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