Information in short-term memory lasts ______when rehearsal is prevented.
A) Indefinitely
B) 2-3 minutes
C) Less than 20 second
D) Less than one second

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According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin model, information in short-term memory lasts for less than 20 seconds when rehearsal is prevented. Without active rehearsal or processing, the information quickly decays and is lost from short-term memory.

Information in Short-Term Memory Lasts ______When Rehearsal Is Prevented