A psychologist tests the memory span of children.Seven-year-old Perry is asked to recall the following list of numbers: 2,4,7,8,3,1,5.Given the typical short-term span of a 7-year-old,how many numbers will Perry remember?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 9

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The typical short-term memory span for a 7-year-old is around 5-7 items. Therefore, Perry is likely to remember around 5 numbers from the list. Choice C, which is 5, is the closest option to this estimate. Thus, C is the best choice.

A Psychologist Tests the Memory Span of Children