Short-Term Memory Uses a Dual-Coding System for Storing Memories

question 109

Multiple Choice

 Short-term memory uses a dual-coding system for storing memories.This means that ____. 

• A)memories stored in short-term memory are usually stored in long-term memory at the same time
• B)memories in short-term memory are coded to indicate both where the memory came from and where it is going
• C)short-term memories are stored in twice as quickly as other memories to reduce the likelihood of forgetting
• D)short-term memories are usually stored either acoustically or visually

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