In the information processing system, the first step in getting information into the mind is:
A) working memory.
B) sensory memory.
C) long-term memory.
D) short-term memory.

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The first step in getting information into the mind is through the sensory memory. Sensory memory holds a brief impression of sensory information after the original stimulus has ceased. It lasts for a very short time (usually less than a second) and it is necessary for the information to be transferred to the next stage of memory processing, which is usually short-term memory.

In the Information Processing System, the First Step in Getting