The phrase "7 ± 2 bits" describes the ____.
A) capacity of short-term memory
B) duration of short-term memory
C) capacity of sensory memory
D) duration of sensory memory

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The phrase "7 ± 2 bits" refers to the capacity of short-term memory. This means that on average, people can remember 7 (plus or minus 2) pieces of information in their short-term memory at a time.

The Phrase "7 ± 2 Bits" Describes the ____