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George Miller's (1956) classic article, on the magical number seven, introduced the concept of a chunk. According to Miller's terminology, a chunk

a. should be measured in terms of the number of items that can be spoken within a 30-second interval.
b. is the basic unit in short-term memory.
c. is the portion of the brain in which short-term memories are stored.
d. is the maximum limit of your short-term memory.

Question 2

Solange is trying to recall her friend's new zip code, which is 14454. She remembers it by saying, My birthday is September 14th; my father is 45 years old, and my nephew is 4 years old. Apparently, Solange

a. has arranged her friend's zip code so that it can best be stored in the phonological loop.
b. has arranged her friend's zip code so that it can best be stored in the visuospatial sketchpad.
c. has created chunks out of the zip code.
d. is trying to avoid acoustic confusions.