Mary is taking a test where she hears a random list of numbers like "7 ...4 ...9 ...3." As soon as the reader is done reading the list of numbers,she is asked to recite the numbers in the correct order.Mary is having her _____ tested.
A)span of control
B)habituation span
C)long-term memory span
D)short-term memory span

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Mary is being tested on her ability to hold and recall a small amount of information in a short period of time, which is the definition of short-term memory span. The other options are not applicable in this scenario.

Mary Is Taking a Test Where She Hears a Random