Which one of the following statements best characterizes working memory (sometimes known as short-term memory)?
A)It holds information for several hours and includes only things that we know we will need later on.
B)It holds information for two to five minutes,longer if we engage in rehearsal.
C)It actively processes a small amount of information,typically holding it for less than a minute.
D)It holds processed information for several days or weeks,but usually not forever.

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Working memory actively processes and temporarily holds a small amount of information, typically for less than a minute, unless strategies like rehearsal are used to extend this duration.

Which One of the Following Statements Best Characterizes Working Memory