What Is the Capacity of Short-Term Memory

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is the capacity of short-term memory?

• A)five,plus or minus pieces of information
• B)eleven,plus or minus two chunks
• C)fifteen,plus or minus two engrams
• D)three,plus or minus two numbers

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Definitions:

Cognitive Process

Mental actions or operations involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, affecting how they think, feel, and behave.

Problem-Solving

The cognitive process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Mental Representations

Internal cognitive symbols that represent external reality, allowing individuals to think about objects and events not currently present.