Chunk
A chunk is a meaningful grouping of stimuli that can be stored as unit a short-term memory. According to George Miller (1956), a chunk can be individual letters or members, permitting us to hold a seven-digit phone number (like 226-4610) in short-term memory.
Webster Dictionary Meaning
1. Chunk
- A short, thick piece of anything. Category: Psychology & Behavioral Science
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