The average number of "bits" of information that short-term memory can usually handle is what Psychologist George Miller called the "magic" __________ (plus or minus two).
A) three
B) six
C) seven
D) nine

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Psychologist George Miller's research suggests that the capacity of short-term memory is approximately 7 items (+/- 2), which is often referred to as Miller's Law or the "magic number 7." Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

The Average Number of "Bits" of Information That Short-Term Memory