Psychologists use the term short-term memory span to refer to the number of items that can be recalled:
A)in the exact order of presentation, on half the tested memory trials
B)in any order, on half the tested memory trials
C)in the exact order of presentation, on at least one of the tested memory trials
D)in the exact order of presentation, on 100% of the tested memory trials

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Short-term memory span refers to the maximum number of items that an individual can hold in their memory for a short period of time. Typically, psychologists measure short-term memory span by presenting a series of items (e.g., digits or letters) to an individual and asking them to recall the items in the exact order of presentation. The correct answer is A because short-term memory span is typically measured in the exact order of presentation on half the tested memory trials. This is to control for any potential effects of memory strategies (such as chunking) that may allow an individual to recall the items in a different order.

Psychologists Use the Term Short-Term Memory Span to Refer to the Number