The following descriptions are characteristic of ________ memory: information lasts for a few seconds or less, a large but not unlimited storage capacity, and transmission of an accurate but not perfect "image."
A)long-term
B)short-term
C)working
D)sensory

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These descriptions are characteristic of sensory memory, which holds an accurate but brief "image" of sensory information, such as sights and sounds, for a few seconds or less. Sensory memory has a large capacity but does not retain information for long before it is either transferred to short-term memory or lost.

The Following Descriptions Are Characteristic of ________ Memory: Information Lasts