Which of the following statements is true regarding short-term memory?
A) All contemporary researchers agree that short-term memory is a separate memory system from long-term memory.
B) Previous items cannot affect forgetting of new items in short-term memory.
C) Short-term memory has a duration of about 10 minutes.
D) Short-term memory can hold about 7 pieces of information.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "Short-term memory can hold about 7 pieces of information" is true, as supported by research on the capacity of short-term memory, known as Miller's Law. The other statements are false or unsupported by research. Some researchers do not believe in a clear distinction between short-term and long-term memory, previous items can affect forgetting of new items in short-term memory, and the duration of short-term memory varies depending on factors such as the type of information being held.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Short-Term Memory