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digit span
A measure of short-term memory. It is the number of digits someone can remember
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A friend quickly recites a list of 12 grocery items for you to remember. Without writing them down, you walk to the store. A minute later, you find you can only recall about 6 or 7 of the items. Which of the following best explains this common memory failure?
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Digit Span Test Activity
Comparing Immediate Memory Capacity
A researcher administers a test where participants listen to a sequence of random numbers and must immediately repeat them back in the correct order. The length of the sequence increases with each successful trial. Participant X consistently recalls sequences of 8 numbers but fails at 9. Participant Y consistently recalls sequences of 4 numbers but fails at 5. Based solely on these results, what is the most accurate conclusion?