One measure commonly used in _____ testing is the digit span task.Here,participants must repeat sequences of digits either forward or backward.This task measures the effectiveness of _____ memory,and research suggests that the sequences probably do not need to be longer than about _____ digits.
A)projective personality;working;seven
B)intelligence;working;nine
C)projective personality;long-term;nine
D)intelligence;long-term;five

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The digit span task is commonly used in intelligence testing to measure working memory. Research suggests that sequences do not need to be longer than 9 digits. Therefore, the best choice is B, intelligence testing, working memory, and nine digits. None of the other options accurately reflect the use of the digit span task or the length of the sequences used in this task.

One Measure Commonly Used in _____ Testing Is the Digit