Early Estimates of Working-Memory Capacity Relied on the Digit-Span Task

question 68

Multiple Choice

Early estimates of working-memory capacity relied on the digit-span task.The data indicate working-memory capacity to be ________ items.

• A)10 to 14
• B)2 or 3
• C)around 20
• D)around 7

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Initial Endowment

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