Which of the Following Statements Is True of Short-Term Memory

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of short-term memory?

• A) One method of assessing short-term memory is the memory-span task.
• B) In short-term memory, individuals retain information for up to 5 minutes if there is no rehearsal of the information.
• C) Short-term memory involves memory of significant events and experiences in one's life.
• D) An aspect of short-term memory that has been extensively studied in research on children's development is autobiographical memory.

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