A psychologist tests the memory span of children.Seven-year-old Perry is asked to recall the following list of numbers: 2,4,7,8,3,1,5.Given the typical short-term span of a 7-year-old,how many numbers will Perry remember?
A)Three
B)Four
C)Five
D)Nine

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The typical short-term memory span of a 7-year-old is around 5-7 items. Therefore, Perry is likely to remember around 5 items from the list, making choice C the best answer.

A Psychologist Tests the Memory Span of Children