Which of the following statements about memory is FALSE?
A) Long-term memory is characterized by how long information has been held.
B) Rehearsal helps keep information in short-term memory.
C) Adolescents' short-term memory is better than children's.
D) Long-term memory has to do with depth of processing.

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Long-term memory is not characterized by the duration information is held, but rather by the depth of processing and the ability to retrieve information over time.

Which of the Following Statements About Memory Is FALSE