Critically discuss the claim that verbal information is stored in an acoustical/phonological format and that the success of this depends on word length. Please refer to relevant theories and empirical evidence in your answer.

Critically discuss the claim that verbal information is stored in an acoustical/phonological
format and that the success of this depends on word length. Please refer to relevant
theories and empirical evidence in your answer.  The limit is 1,500 words. This includes references cited in the text, but excludes the title
page and the reference section at the end.
• Remember to include relevant theories and empirical evidence in your answer. 

The essay, in-text citations, and the reference list should be formatted according to APA
style (7th edition)
• Font size: 12pt
• Font type: Arial, Calibri, Garamond, Time New Roman or similar clearly legible font type
• Line spacing: Double spaced
• Include page numbers
• Include Title page (with Modular Block ID and title, Word count, and student ID)
• All coursework must be submitted anonymously with the student registration number, not
the student name
• Include Reference List (at the end, starting on a separate page).