You Looked Up a Friend's Address for a Letter You

question 328

Multiple Choice

You looked up a friend's address for a letter you wrote. Suddenly the phone rings-wrong number. Even though you were interrupted for only a few seconds, you've forgotten the address. Which memory system failed you?

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

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