Regarding the space capacity of short-term memory (STM), which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)A few people can remember up to nine bits of information.
B)With some types of information, five bits is the limit of storage capacity.
C)When all of the "slots" in STM are filled, there is no more room for new information.
D)People can increase the space capacity of short-term memory by using eidetic imagery.

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The capacity of short-term memory (STM) is generally limited and cannot be increased by using eidetic imagery. Eidetic imagery, or what is commonly referred to as photographic memory, involves vivid and detailed images in the mind but does not directly expand the storage capacity of STM. Techniques like chunking can help manage the information more efficiently, but they do not increase the inherent space capacity of STM.

Regarding the Space Capacity of Short-Term Memory (STM), Which of the Following