When information in short-term memory is NOT rehearsed or encoded, what happens to it?
A)The information fades, or decays, after a very brief period of time, usually within a matter of seconds.
B)The information moves back into sensory memory.
C)The information is automatically transferred to working memory until it is ready to be processed further.
D)The information is circulated in the phonological loop until it is ready to be processed further.

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When information in short-term memory is not rehearsed or encoded, it fades or decays after a very brief period of time, usually within a matter of seconds. This is because short-term memory has limited capacity and the information is not being actively processed or maintained.

When Information in Short-Term Memory Is NOT Rehearsed or Encoded