Yuri is going to Cancun for spring break. His mother insists that he bring back a Mexican blanket, a silver bracelet, earrings, a shell, some white sand, a sombrero, an onyx pillbox, a necklace, a poncho, and a pair of shoes. He pulls out a piece of paper to start making a list after she mentions what she wants, but he cannot remember all of the items. What is the most likely explanation?

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Short-term memory typically has a limited capacity, often cited as 7±2 items, which makes it difficult to remember all ten items.

Yuri Is Going to Cancun for Spring Break