According to Cowan,the Capacity of Short-Term Memory Has Been Overestimated

question 221

Multiple Choice

According to Cowan,the capacity of short-term memory has been overestimated in previous research.What is the capacity suggested by Cowan

• A) 4 items, plus or minus 1 
• B) 5 items, plus or minus 2 
• C) 7 items, plus or minus 2 
• D) 8 items, plus or minus 1

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