In an experimental procedure, participants hear a sequence of letters and then, a moment later, are required to repeat back the sequence. The longest sequence for which participants can easily do this is likely to contain _____ letters.

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The longest sequence of letters that participants can easily recall is typically around seven, which aligns with the concept of "Miller's Law" or the "magic number seven," suggesting that the average number of objects an individual can hold in working memory is about seven.

In an Experimental Procedure, Participants Hear a Sequence of Letters