If you carried out a simple memory-span experiment,you would find that your subjects could typically remember about:
A) 3 to 4 items at the most.
B) 7 to 8 items at the most.
C) 12 to 14 items at the most.
D) as many items as they could visually attend to in several seconds.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most commonly cited capacity of short-term or working memory is around 7 items, although this can vary between individuals. This capacity can increase with the use of memory strategies or chunking, but on average, most people have a memory span of 7 to 8 items. Thus, choice B is the best answer.

If You Carried Out a Simple Memory-Span Experiment,you Would Find