In a memory-span task,Joey hears a short list of stimuli-usually digits¾presented at a rapid pace (one per second,for example).Then he is asked to repeat the digits.The test is an assessment of _____ memory.
A)short-term
B)long-term
C)assessment
D)none of these

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Short-term memory is also known as working memory and involves the ability to hold and manipulate information in the mind for short periods of time, such as the duration of a conversation or a list of digits. This type of memory is assessed in the memory-span task described in the question. Long-term memory, on the other hand, refers to the storage and retrieval of information over longer periods of time, and would not be tested in this task. "Assessment" is not a type of memory, and "none of these" is not a valid answer in this case.

In a Memory-Span Task,Joey Hears a Short List of Stimuli-Usually