According to Atkinson and Shiffrin's Classic Theory

question 39

Multiple Choice

According to Atkinson and Shiffrin's classic theory,

• A) short-term memory and long-term memory are distinctly different processes.
• B) items stored in short-term memory are fairly permanent.
• C) rehearsal is necessary in order to move material from sensory memory to short-term memory.
• D) there are no strict limits in the capacity of short-term memory.

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