Tommy Is Repeating a Series of Digits in the Order

question 191

Multiple Choice

Tommy is repeating a series of digits in the order in which he heard an experimenter read them. The experimenter is testing the capacity of Tommy's _______ memory. Tommy should be able to repeat about _________ digits correctly.

• A)short-term; 4
• B)short-term; 7
• C)short-term; 9
• D)sensory; 4

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