Question

If you look up the address of a person you have never visited before and three minutes later can no longer remember the address, you should conclude that the information was probably held in:

• A. Procedural Memory
• B. Short-Term Memory
• C. Long-Term Memory
• D. Schema

Hint:

To extend retention in short-term memory, use techniques such as rehearsal or chunking, which help transfer information into long-term storage.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Short-term memory (STM), also referred to as working memory, is the memory system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information.

Characteristics:

• Duration: Typically lasts 20-30 seconds.
• Capacity: Can hold around 7±2 items at a time.

Example: If an address is not rehearsed or actively transferred to long-term memory, it is likely to decay rapidly, explaining why you cannot recall it three minutes later.