Grouping Pieces of Information Together to Expand the Effective Capacity

question 19

Multiple Choice

Grouping pieces of information together to expand the effective capacity of short-term memory is termed _____.

• A)chunking
• B)clumping
• C)consolidating
• D)compacting

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Definitions:

Douglas MacArthur

An American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army who played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II and was later involved in the Korean War until his removal by President Truman.

Inchon

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Dennis V. United States

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Smith Act

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