According to the findings of George Miller,the capacity of short-term memory is:
A)virtually unlimited.
B)about 7 items.
C)about 15 items.
D)about 3 items.

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George Miller's research found that the capacity of short-term memory is about 7 items, plus or minus 2. This is known as Miller's Law or the "Magical Number 7." While memory capacity can vary slightly between individuals and depending on the type of information being stored, 7 items is a widely accepted estimate.

According to the Findings of George Miller,the Capacity of Short-Term