Regarding the exceptional memory of Steve described in the textbook, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Steve's exceptional memory seemed to be based on highly practiced strategies of organizing digits into meaningful groups containing three or four digits each.
b. After 20 months of practice, Steve was able to memorize approximately 80 digits.
c. Steve's short-term memory improved through this intensive practice.
d. Before he began practicing long lists of digits, Steve had an average digit span memory.


C

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