Successful performance on memory span tests are believed to rely of which of the following systems?
A) STM only
B) LTM only
C) STM and LTM
D) working memory only

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Both STM and LTM are believed to play a role in successful performance on memory span tests. STM is responsible for briefly holding information in conscious awareness, while LTM retains information for longer periods of time. Therefore, the combination of both systems is necessary for successfully remembering and recalling information on memory span tasks. Working memory, while related to STM, is a more specific concept and does not fully encompass the range of processes involved in memory span tests.

Successful Performance on Memory Span Tests Are Believed to Rely