To stretch the storage capacity of short-term memory,individuals are capable of grouping like items together.For instance,the directions north,south,east,and west can be group as "directions," and "directions" could be one item in memory.This process of stretching the limits of short-term memory in this fashion is called
A) stretching.
B) including.
C) chunking.
D) grouping.

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The process described in the passage refers to "chunking," which involves grouping items together in order to increase the capacity of short-term memory. Choices A, B, and D are not as accurate or specific in describing this process.

To Stretch the Storage Capacity of Short-Term Memory,individuals Are Capable