Memory errors in long-term memory tend to be __________ and tend to be __________ for short-term memory.
A)acoustic;phonological
B)visual;acoustic
C)semantic;visual
D)semantic;acoustic

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Memory errors in long-term memory tend to be semantic, meaning they are related to meaning and understanding, while errors in short-term memory tend to be acoustic, meaning they are related to the sound and pronunciation of information. Choice D is the only option that accurately reflects this difference in types of errors between long-term and short-term memory.

Memory Errors in Long-Term Memory Tend to Be __________ and Tend