The capacity of working memory in chunks is about the same as the number of __________.

A) wheels on a tricycle
B) days in a week
C) months in a year
D) days in a month

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The capacity of working memory in chunks is about the same as the number of __________.A)  wheels on a tricycleB)  days in a weekC)  months in a yearD)  days in a month

Afsana Shaki · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The capacity of working memory in chunks is about the same as the number of days in a week, which is 7. This is based on Miller's (1956) classic theory that the average number of objects an individual can hold in working memory is about 7 ± 2.

The capacity of working memory in chunks is about the same as the number of __________.

A) wheels on a tricycle
B) days in a week
C) months in a year
D) days in a month

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