Which of the following statements is true of short-term memory?
A) One method of assessing short-term memory is the memory-span task.
B) In short-term memory, individuals retain information for up to 5 minutes if there is no rehearsal of the information.
C) Short-term memory involves memory of significant events and experiences in one's life.
D) An aspect of short-term memory that has been extensively studied in research on children's development is autobiographical memory.

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One method of assessing short-term memory is the memory-span task, where individuals are asked to recall a series of items immediately after presentation.

Answer: B 
 In short-term memory, individuals can retain information for up to 20-30 seconds without rehearsal.

Answer: C and D are incorrect. 
 Short-term memory is the ability to temporarily store and manipulate information, and it does not involve memory of significant events or experiences in one's life (autobiographical memory).

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Short-Term Memory