Early Estimates of Working-Memory Capacity Relied on the Digit-Span Task

question 20

Multiple Choice

Early estimates of working-memory capacity relied on the digit-span task. The data indicate working memory capacity to be

• A) 10 to 14 items.
• B) 2 or 3 items.
• C) around 20 items.
• D) around 7 items.

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