Regarding the exceptional memory of Steve and Rajan for digits, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Their exceptional memory seemed to be based on highly practiced strategies of encoding and storing digits.
B)Their long-term memory for other types of information besides digits also significantly improved.
C)Their short-term memory did not improve.
D)Before they began practicing long lists of digits, Steve and Rajan began with a normal memory for digits.

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The article does not provide any evidence or mention of Steve and Rajan's long-term memory for other types of information besides digits improving. The article only focuses on their exceptional memory for remembering long strings of digits. The other three statements are true according to the article: their exceptional memory is based on practiced encoding and storing strategies, their short-term memory did not improve, and they began with a normal memory for digits before practicing.

Regarding the Exceptional Memory of Steve and Rajan for Digits