Asked by Cinthia Ramirez Nunez on Jun 26, 2024

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The capacity of STM is _______ items.

A) unlimited
B) 7 +or - 2
C) 12
D) 22

STM

Short-Term Memory, a capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

  • Acquire an understanding of the introductory concepts and the differentiation among sensory, short-term, and long-term memory.
  • Detail the restriction levels on short-term memory's capacity and strategies to amplify memory duration.
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Reeva BarnalJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to George Miller's theory, STM has a capacity of 7 plus or minus 2 items. This means that most people can hold between 5 to 9 items in their short-term memory at a time. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.