The term ________ refers to a limited-capacity store that not only retains information over the short-term (maintenance) but also permits the performance of mental operations with the contents of this store (manipulation).
A)working memory
B)short-term memory
C)sensory memory
D)long-term memory

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Working memory is a type of memory that not only holds information temporarily but also allows for manipulation and processing of this information. It is distinct from short-term memory, which only holds a limited amount of information temporarily without manipulation. Sensory memory holds sensory information for very short periods of time, while long-term memory stores information over a longer period of time.

The Term ________ Refers to a Limited-Capacity Store That Not