The Initial, Momentary Storage of Information That Lasts Only an Instant

question 142

Multiple Choice

The initial, momentary storage of information that lasts only an instant, and is raw and meaningless, is called

• A)short-term memory.
• B)sequential memory.
• C)sensory memory.
• D)long-term memory.

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Definitions:

Lewis Tappan

A prominent 19th-century abolitionist and a founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society who also played a key role in the Amistad case.

Colonization Society

A group or organization established in the early 19th century advocating for the migration of free African Americans to Africa; the American Colonization Society is a prime example.

William Lloyd Garrison

An American abolitionist who was prominent in the anti-slavery movement and is well known for founding and editing the abolitionist newspaper "The Liberator."