Cindy, a 6-year-old, is presented with several random strings of letters to commit to memory. Which of the following strings is she most likely to remember in the correct order?
A) RQY
B) BHFZP
C) MPLSTGX
D) WYZDHLPMT

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research suggests that young children have better memory for shorter sequences of information, such as A or B. Therefore, Cindy is most likely to remember the shortest string of letters, which is A.

Cindy, a 6-Year-Old, Is Presented with Several Random Strings of Letters