To retain information in working memory, individuals must _____.
A) merely be exposed to the information
B) process the information
C) unconsciously be aware of the information
D) do nothing, as the information will be passively absorbed into working memory

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To retain information in working memory, individuals must actively process the information, such as rehearsing or repeating it. Merely being exposed to the information or being unconsciously aware of it is not enough for retention in working memory, and doing nothing will not passively absorb the information into working memory.

To Retain Information in Working Memory, Individuals Must _____