Which of the following would be an example of short-term memory?
A)remembering the letters of the alphabet
B)looking up a phone number and remembering it while you dial
C)remembering your name
D)remembering how to ride a bicycle

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Short-term memory involves temporarily holding information in mind for a brief period, such as remembering a phone number long enough to dial it, which is exactly what option B describes. The other options involve long-term memory, which is used for storing information over extended periods.

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Short-Term