Although Information Is Stored in Short-Term Memory for Only About

question 62

Multiple Choice

Although information is stored in short-term memory for only about 18 seconds,this time can be extended through ____.

• A) repetition priming
• B) elaborative rehearsal
• C) chunking
• D) maintenance rehearsal

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