Suppose Tamika looks up a number in the telephone book. After getting a busy signal, a minute or so later she tries to call again but has already forgotten the number! This example illustrates the limited duration of ________ memory
a) sensory
b) short-term
c) echoic
d) implicit
ANS: B, Short-term memory has a duration of approximately 30 seconds if information is not rehearsed.
Psychology
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Psychology