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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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.

Sydney Richardson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  All of the options describe aspects of the same psychological finding regarding memory span in normal adults, often summarized as 7 plus-or-minus 2, indicating that most adults can hold between 5 and 9 items in their short-term memory. This range averages out to 7, making all the statements correct.

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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