5 Questions
According to George A. Miller, how many chunks of information can humans remember in the short term memory?
Approximately seven
What is a chunk in the context of short term memory?
A meaningful unit of information
How can one optimize the short term memory according to modern theorists?
By chunking and organizing similar information together
What is the filter in the brain's sensory storage area responsible for?
Allowing stimuli of immediate interest to pass on to the short term memory
What happens to phone numbers in the short term memory after thirty seconds?
They are erased
Test your knowledge of short-term memory with this quiz. Explore how information enters the short-term memory, how long it lasts, and what factors can affect its retention. Challenge yourself with questions about sensory storage and the brain's filtering system.
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