Which Memory System Holds Information Coming in Through the Senses

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which memory system holds information coming in through the senses for a period ranging from a fraction of a second to several seconds?

• A) episodic memory
• B) sensory memory
• C) semantic memory
• D) short-term memory

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