Miller - Short Term Memory Capacity

• Who suggested the concept of chunking in memory?

  Miller
• What is chunking in the context of memory?

  Grouping individual letters into meaningful units
• What is the capacity of short term memory according to Miller?

  7 +/- 2 chunks of information
• How did Miller's findings on short term memory differ from Jacob's?

  Miller found a greater capacity than Jacob
• Can chunking be used with digits according to Miller?

  Yes, it can work with digits
• What is the benefit of using the chunking method?

  It improves the capacity of short term memory
• What are the key concepts related to Miller's theory of short term memory?

  • Chunking: grouping letters into meaningful units
  • Capacity: 7 +/- 2 chunks of information
  • Application: works with both letters and digits
  • Benefit: enhances short term memory capacity