We look up a number in the phone book,push the book away,and then begin to dial the number.Why do we discourage an interruption during this process?
A)Information lasts only 15-25 seconds in short-term memory.
B)Information lasts only 5-6 seconds in short-term memory.
C)Information can only last a minute or so in short-term memory.
D)Short-term memory can only hold one or two chunks of information.

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Information in short-term memory typically lasts only about 15-25 seconds unless it is actively rehearsed, which is why interruptions can cause us to forget the number we just looked up.

We Look Up a Number in the Phone Book,push the Book