Which of the Following Statements Regarding Short-Term Memory Is False

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding short-term memory is false?

• A)Something stored in short-term memory can last from just minutes up to about 18 hours.
• B)Short-term memory is capable of holding approximately 5 to 9 units.
• C)Short-term memory benefits from rehearsal.
• D)All thinking and reasoning occurs in short-term memory.
• E)Short-term memory is sometimes called working memory.

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