Capacity refers to the maximum amount of information that can be held in short-term memory at any given time. It is often described as limited, with a typical capacity of around seven plus or minus two items.
Chunking is the process of organizing information into smaller, meaningful units or chunks. By grouping related items together, you can increase the capacity of your short-term memory.
Interference occurs when new information disrupts the retrieval or storage of previously learned information in short-term memory.
Decay: Decay refers to the fading or weakening of memories over time if they are not actively rehearsed or encoded into long-term memory. Memories that are not reinforced may eventually be forgotten.