Capacity Flashcards
1
Q
What does capacity refer to?
A
The maximum amount of information that can be retained in memory
2
Q
Short Term Memory
What did Miller conclude about the adult STM capacity (where does it average around)?
A
5-9 Items
7 Being the Average
3
Q
Short Term Memory
Miller stated that the adult STM capacity can be increased.
How so?
A
Through “Chunking”
Converting a string of items into a number of larger more memorable chunks
4
Q
Long Term Memory
A
Assumed to have an unlimited capacity
No research has been able to measure a finite number to data
