Most people can hold five to nine words in short-term memory, but your own abilities may vary.
you’re free to learn more by using some of the memory test words below.
you could do this experiment on your own or with a small group of volunteers.
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Look at the list of words below for two minutes.
Memorize as many words as you’re free to in this amount of time.
Next, get out a sheet of paper.
How many words did you get correct?
This experiment demonstrates some of the limitations of short-term memory.
Memory rehearsal strategies, such aschunking, can significantly increase memorization and recall.
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It might mean you are distracted, tired, or have difficulty concentrating.
Mental conditions such asdepressioncan lead to problems with memory and concentration.
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