The phrase "seven,plus or minus two" refers to the ________.
A) number of seconds information can be held in the perceptual buffer
B) capacity of short-term memory
C) number of years information can be stored in long-term memory before it is replaced with new information
D) organizational structure of self-schemas

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"Seven, plus or minus two" refers to the capacity of short-term memory, which is typically thought to be able to hold 5-9 pieces of information at a time.

The Phrase "Seven,plus or Minus Two" Refers to the ________