The Effective Duration of Short-Term Memory, When Rehearsal Is Prevented

question 21

Multiple Choice

The effective duration of short-term memory, when rehearsal is prevented, is

• A) just under a fraction of a second.
• B) 15-20 seconds or less.
• C) one to three minutes or more.
• D) indefinite.

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