The primary effect of chunking is to
A) maximize the recency effect.
B) increase memory for items by grouping them together based on sound.
C) develop a visual code to supplement a phonological code for the information.
D) stretch the capacity of STM.

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Chunking helps to stretch the capacity of STM by grouping information into larger units, which can be easily remembered as a single chunk. This reduces the number of items that need to be held in STM at any given time, making it easier to retain information for longer periods. Therefore, choice D is the correct option. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the primary effect of chunking.

The Primary Effect of Chunking Is to