AO3 - Capacity

• What does Cowan's research suggest about STM capacity?

  STM capacity is about four items
• How does chunk size affect memory span according to Simon (1974)?

  Larger chunks lead to shorter memory spans
• What type of phrases do people remember better according to Simon (1974)?

  Smaller chunks like one syllable words
• What did Jacobs (1887) find about digit span and age?

  Digit span increases with age
• What are two possible reasons for increased digit span with age according to Jacobs (1887)?

  Increased brain capacity and chunking strategies
• What are the implications of Miller's range on STM capacity?

  • Lower end of Miller's range is more appropriate
  • Suggests STM capacity is limited to about four items