Working memory is limited in
A) both the length of time it can retain information and in its capacity.
B) neither the length of time it can retain information nor in its capacity.
C) the length of time it can retain information but not in its capacity.
D) its capacity but not in the length of time it can retain information.

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Working memory has limitations both in terms of how much information it can hold at one time (capacity) and how long it can hold that information (duration). Research suggests that the capacity of working memory is typically around 7 plus or minus 2 items, and the duration of working memory can range from a few seconds to several minutes, depending on the complexity and nature of the information.

Working Memory Is Limited in