Which of These Statements Describes Short-Term Memory

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements describes short-term memory

• A)It has a larger storage capacity than long-term memory.
• B)It takes longer to retrieve than long-term memory.
• C)It involves transient modifications in the function of pre-existing synapses, such as channel modification.
• D)It has relatively stable memory trace.

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