When discussing the relationship between short-term and long-term memory, the authors of your textbook use the analogy of long-term memory being like a
A) computer keyboard.
B) projector used in showing old home movies.
C) huge warehouse filled with large filing cabinets.
D) small desk with seven drawers.

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The analogy of a huge warehouse filled with large filing cabinets is the best choice because it illustrates that long-term memory has a vast capacity to store a variety of information, much like a warehouse can hold a large quantity of items. The filing cabinets represent the organization and categorization of information within long-term memory. This is a more accurate representation of long-term memory than the other options, as a computer keyboard and a small desk with seven drawers are not large enough to represent the expansive nature of long-term memory, and a projector is not a storage system at all.

When Discussing the Relationship Between Short-Term and Long-Term Memory, the Authors