Empirical studies on short-term memory have demonstrated that its capacity is __________ and its duration is __________.
A)unlimited;about 20 seconds
B)large;up to 30 minutes
C)limited;about 10-15 seconds
D)large;the length of an average day

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Empirical studies on short-term memory consistently show that its capacity is limited, typically to around 7 items or chunks of information. The duration of short-term memory is also limited, typically lasting only about 10-15 seconds unless actively rehearsed or transferred to long-term memory. Therefore, the best choice is C, limited capacity and duration.

Empirical Studies on Short-Term Memory Have Demonstrated That Its Capacity