Short-term memory can only retain:
A) two to three pieces of information
B) four to six pieces of information
C) five to nine pieces of information
D) ten to fifteen pieces of information

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According to research, short-term memory can typically hold an average of 5 to 9 pieces of information, also known as the "magic number 7 plus or minus 2." This means that C, five to nine pieces of information, is the best choice.

Short-Term Memory Can Only Retain