If the most recent theories regarding the capacity of short-term memory are correct, then _____________.
A) five sentences should be easier to remember than five words
B) five sentences should be as difficult to remember as five words
C) five sentences should be more difficult to remember than five words
D) five sentences and five words should both be easier to remember than five letters, because the words and sentences both have inherent meaning

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According to the most recent theories, short-term memory can hold around 4-7 pieces of information, or chunks. Chunks are groups of information that are perceived as a single unit, whether they are words, sentences, or any other meaningful groupings. Therefore, if we compare five words and five sentences, both should be equally difficult to remember because they both occupy the same number of chunks. However, sentences are likely to be longer and more complex than individual words, which can make them more difficult to remember. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

If the Most Recent Theories Regarding the Capacity of Short-Term