When discussing the relationship between STM and LTM, the authors of your textbook use the analogy of short-term memory being like a(n) _____, while long-term memory could be considered a _____.
A)laptop; projector
B)desk; warehouse
C)filing cabinet; computer
D)encyclopedia; dictionary

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The analogy of short-term memory being like a desk and long-term memory being like a warehouse is used by the authors of the textbook to describe the difference in capacity and duration between the two types of memory. Just as a desk can hold a limited amount of items for a short period of time before they need to be transferred to a more permanent location, like a warehouse, short-term memory can only hold a limited amount of information for a brief period before it needs to be consolidated into long-term memory.

When Discussing the Relationship Between STM and LTM, the Authors