To prepare for his test on Tuesday morning, Harry studied on Monday night.He remembered the information long enough to do well on the test on Tuesday but could not remember it for a surprise quiz a week later.Based on this information, how far in Harry's memory system did the information get?
A)It reached the sensory register.
B)It reached working memory.
C)It reached long-term memory.
D)It never got into the memory system at all.

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Harry was able to remember the information long enough to do well on the test, indicating that the information moved from his working memory into his long-term memory. However, he was not able to recall it a week later, suggesting that the information may not have been well-encoded or well-retained in his long-term memory.

To Prepare for His Test on Tuesday Morning, Harry Studied