The component of memory that retains incoming information just long enough for it to be recognized is known as
A)working memory
B)long-term memory
C)sensory memory
D)episodic memory

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Sensory memory is the component of memory that holds incoming information in an unprocessed form for a very brief period of time (from less than a second to several seconds), allowing it to be recognized before it is transferred to other memory systems like working memory or long-term memory.

The Component of Memory That Retains Incoming Information Just Long