RE: Is 7 +/- 2 a myth about short-term memory?

[Paul C. Smith]

Jeff Ricker wrote:
> Yesterday, I attempted to answer a question about short-term
> memory. I feel uncomfortable doing this because I am not a cognitive
> psychologist, and every time I try to read a book in this area, my
> head begins to spin. I stated:
(SNIP)
> Apparently, we have no cognitive psychologists on the list!!
> Well, just in case there are a few of you lurking nearby,

        We have at least one person (me) who is vitally interested in this thread,
but just doesn't have the time to look into the details himself at the
moment. But I'm fascinated, and hope to see more on this. (another winning
topic for Jeff!)

Paul Smith
Alverno College