Which of the following accurately reflects the relationship between bits and chunks in the context of memory?
A. Chunks are larger than bits, which limit the number retained in short-term memory to 5.
B. Bits are larger than chunks, which limit the number retained in long-term memory to 7.
C. Chunks are smaller than bits, which enable short-term memory to hold a maximum of 9.
D. Bits are smaller than chunks, which enable long-term memory to hold a maximum of 11.
Answer: A
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