Research into the Duration of Short-Term Memory Has Indicated That

question 108

Multiple Choice

Research into the duration of short-term memory has indicated that when information in short-term memory is not rehearsed, it can be retained for:

• A)less than 15 seconds
• B)approximately 1/2 second
• C)approximately 60 seconds
• D)up to 5 minutes

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