The capacity of our immediate,short-term store for a wide range of items appears to be __________,plus or minus 2 items.
A)5
B)6
C)7
D)8

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Research suggests that the capacity of the immediate, short-term store for a wide range of items is around 7, plus or minus 2 items. This is often referred to as Miller's Law or the "Magical Number Seven." Therefore, option C)7 is the best choice.

The Capacity of Our Immediate,short-Term Store for a Wide Range