Question

In a digit-span task, a person hears a series of items and has to repeat them back immediately in correct sequence. This task is often understood to measure the

	a.	holding capacity of working memory.
	b.	speed with which the person can transfer items from sensory memory into working memory.
	c.	speed with which the person can transfer items from working memory into long-term storage.
	d.	holding capacity of long-term memory.

Answer 1

Answer- Option a) holding capacity of working memory.

Explanation- Digit-Span task can measure a person’s cognitive abilities. It is a task in which an individual has to repeat previously heard words correctly in an instant manner. It helps us to understand the actual capacity of a person’s working memory.