Most Normal Adults Have a Memory Span

question 101

Multiple Choice

Most normal adults have a memory span:

• A)of between 5 and 9 items.
• B)that averages 7.
• C)of 7 plus-or-minus 2.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to differentiate between one stimulus and similar stimuli, ensuring that only the original stimulus triggers the conditioned response in classical conditioning.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond appropriately to each one.

Conditioned Stimulus

A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to evoke a conditioned response.

Specific Stimulus

A particular environmental factor or event that elicits a specific response from an organism.