Individuals can hold approximately ______ items of information in short-term memory.

A) 1-3
B) 5-9
C) 10-15
D) There is unlimited capacity in short-term memory.

Short-Term Memory

A type of temporary memory storage that holds a small amount of information for a short period of time.

Items of Information

Discrete pieces of knowledge or data that can be used in processing, analysis, or communication.

Memory Capacity

The amount of information that can be held in the mind at one time, or stored in long-term memory.