Research in the 1950's Suggested That the Capacity of Short-Term

question 96

Multiple Choice

Research in the 1950's suggested that the capacity of short-term memory is

• A) one or two items.
• B) about seven items.
• C) about the same as long-term memory.
• D) unlimited.

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