Which One of the Following Statements Best Characterizes Working Memory

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best characterizes working memory (sometimes known as short-term memory) ?

• A)It holds information for several hours and includes only things that we know we will need later on.
• B)It holds information for two to five minutes,longer if we engage in rehearsal.
• C)It actively processes a small amount of information,typically holding it for less than a minute.
• D)It holds processed information for several days or weeks,but usually not forever.

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