The memory system that maintains information in a relatively pure, unanalyzed form is called:
A)sensory memory
B)short-term memory
C)long-term memory
D)procedural memory

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Sensory memory is the memory system that maintains information in a relatively pure, unanalyzed form for a very brief period of time before either transferring it to short-term memory or discarding it. It serves as a buffer between incoming stimuli (e.g. visual, auditory) and our conscious awareness.

The Memory System That Maintains Information in a Relatively Pure