A New Acquaintance at a Party Tells You a Telephone

question 7

Multiple Choice

A new acquaintance at a party tells you a telephone number in the hope of going out on a date.How long will it take for the number to be erased from your short-term memory?

• A)3-4 minutes
• B)15-20 seconds
• C)30-45 seconds
• D)1-2 minutes

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