Working memory
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1
Working (short-term) memory is best characterized as having:
A.Unlimited capacity and duration
B.Limited capacity and short duration
C.No capacity limit but short duration
D.Permanent storage
2
George Miller's research suggested the capacity of short-term memory is about:
A.2 items
B.7 ± 2 items
C.20 items
D.Unlimited
3
According to Miller's research, the typical capacity of short-term memory is about:
A.7 ± 2 items
B.100 items
C.2 items
D.20 items
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