Information in the short-term memory must be rehearsed in order to be retained for longer than about
A) 1 or 2 seconds.
B) 20 or 30 seconds.
C) 5 seconds.
D) 2 or 3 minutes.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Information in short-term memory can be retained for about 20-30 seconds without rehearsal. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they suggest shorter durations for short-term memory retention without rehearsal.

Information in the Short-Term Memory Must Be Rehearsed in Order