When You Use Chunking to Increase the Capacity of Short-Term

question 164

Multiple Choice

When you use chunking to increase the capacity of short-term memory, ____.

• A) you are able to hold an average of 7 plus or minus 2 chunks
• B) neurons from the amygdala help those in the hippocampus to increase memory capacity
• C) it comes at the expense of a corresponding decrease in the capacity of long-term memory.
• D) it works best when units have a familiar sequence or inherent association.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, excluding direct materials and direct labor.

Controllable Variance

The difference between actual and expected amounts that can be directly managed or controlled by responsible individuals.

Fixed Overhead Costs

Indirect expenses of running a business that are not affected by changes in the volume of goods or services produced, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Overhead Costs

Ongoing expenses related to the operation of a business, such as rent, utilities, and insurance, that are not directly tied to production.