You look up a friend's address for the envelope of a letter you're writing.Suddenly,the phone rings.You abandon your address research to answer the phone,but it is a wrong number.When you get back to writing down the address,you have forgotten it because _____ memory has failed you.
A)long-term
B)short-term
C)sensory
D)iconic

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Short-term memory refers to the storage of information that is currently being processed or used, such as the friend's address. Interruptions like answering a phone call can disrupt short-term memory and cause information to be forgotten. Long-term memory is responsible for retaining information for extended periods of time, sensory memory relates to information gained through the senses, and iconic memory pertains specifically to visual memory.

You Look Up a Friend's Address for the Envelope of a Letter