Memory

What is the term for the cognitive process of grouping individual pieces of information into larger, meaningful units to increase short-term...

MCQ

MCQ Answer

A. symbolization
B. chunking Correct

Explanation

The human short-term memory has a limited capacity, typically holding about seven items. To overcome this limitation, individuals use 'chunking', a strategy where smaller pieces of information are grouped into larger, meaningful units. By organizing data into these chunks, the brain can store and retrieve more information efficiently, effectively bypassing the constraints of short-term memory capacity.

C. categorization
D. verbal labeling

Correct Answer

chunking