While You Are at the Movies,the Person Sitting Next to You

question 155

Multiple Choice

While you are at the movies,the person sitting next to you coughs so loudly that you cannot hear part of an actor's line.However,you believe that you have heard the entire sentence,including the part masked by the cough.Your perception is possible because of:

• A) long-term memory
• B) sensory memory
• C) iconic memory
• D) maintenance rehearsal

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