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    The number of digits an individual can report back without error in a single presentation represents
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    The number of digits an individual can report back without error in a single presentation represents

    A.

    chunking

    B.

    memory span

    C.

    phonological loop

    D.

    Time Zone

    Correct option is B


    Memory span refers to the maximum number of items (such as digits, words, or letters) a person can recall correctly in the exact order after a single presentation. This measure is a key component of short-term memory capacity, often assessed in psychological and cognitive research.
    Memory span directly measures the number of items an individual can hold and accurately recall in short-term memory.
    For most adults, the typical memory span is 5 to 9 items, often referred to as "Miller's Magic Number."
    Information Booster:
    Memory Span: Typically tested using tasks like digit span tests (forward or backward).
    Chunking: Improves memory span by grouping related items (e.g., grouping digits in a phone number).
    Phonological Loop: A component of working memory involved in the temporary storage of verbal material.
    Miller's Law: George Miller proposed the memory span range of 7 ± 2 items, explaining the limitations of short-term memory.
    Factors affecting memory span include age, cognitive ability, and distractions during testing.

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