Which Statement Is True of Short-Term Memory

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of short-term memory?

• A) It usually has to perform more than one task at a time.
• B) It registers information missed by the sensory registers.
• C) It has a very large capacity.
• D) It is permanent.

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Definitions:

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