When Discussing the Relationship Between Short-Term and Long-Term Memory, the Authors

question 516

Multiple Choice

When discussing the relationship between short-term and long-term memory, the authors of your textbook use the analogy of a warehouse with filing cabinets and a desk. As information enters the warehouse, it is first placed on the desk, which represents

• A)iconic memory.
• B)sensory memory.
• C)short-term memory.
• D)long-term memory.

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