In a Memory-Span Task,Joey Hears a Short List of Stimuli-Usually

question 57

Multiple Choice

In a memory-span task,Joey hears a short list of stimuli-usually digits¾presented at a rapid pace (one per second,for example) .Then he is asked to repeat the digits.The test is an assessment of ________ memory.

• A) short-term
• B) long-term
• C) assessment
• D) None of these.

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