Seven Plus or Minus Two Units of Information Describes __________

question 75

Multiple Choice

Seven plus or minus two units of information describes __________.

• A)the duration of short-term memory
• B)the capacity of short-term memory
• C)the forgetting rate of short-term memory
• D)an experimental construct for constructing memory lists

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Definitions:

Hypervigilant

An enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect threats.

Biological Relatives

Individuals who are related to one another by genetic connections, such as parents, siblings, and offspring.

Anxiously Reactive

Characterized by a heightened response to threats or stress, often resulting in excessive worry, fear, or apprehension.

Danger-Detection System

The psychological and physiological mechanisms in humans and animals that allow for the identification and response to threats.