For How Long Will Information Stay in Short-Term Memory If

question 110

Multiple Choice

For how long will information stay in short-term memory if you do not focus on it?

• A) up to 5 seconds
• B) up to 10 seconds
• C) up to 20 seconds
• D) up to 30 seconds

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