The most accurate description of short-term memory's capacity is probably to say that it can hold ________.
A) as much information as can be rehearsed in 1.5 to 2 seconds
B) as much information as can be read in 3 to 5 seconds
C) between 5 and 10 bits of information
D) as much information as can be heard in 1 to 4 seconds

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Short-term memory's capacity is limited to the amount of information that can be rehearsed in 1.5 to 2 seconds. This is typically around 7 items (plus or minus 2) of information.

The Most Accurate Description of Short-Term Memory's Capacity Is Probably