Cissy looks up a number in the phone book, pushes the book away, and then dials the number. Why does she discourage any interruptions during this process?
A)Information lasts only 20-30 seconds in short-term memory.
B)Information lasts only 5-6 seconds in short-term memory.
C)Information can only last a minute or so in short-term memory.
D)Short-term memory can only hold one or two items.

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Information in short-term memory typically lasts only about 20-30 seconds unless it is actively rehearsed, which is why Cissy discourages interruptions to avoid forgetting the number.

Cissy Looks Up a Number in the Phone Book, Pushes