A principle that seems to underlie the three-stages model of memory is that ____.
A) consciousness of things we remember is not necessary until the long-term memory stage
B) the more you process something that you want to remember, the more likely it will end up in long-term memory storage
C) forgetting is more influenced by biological factors than anything else
D) memories need to spend a large amount of time in each stage before they can be remembered long-term

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The three-stages model of memory (sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory) is based on the concept of information processing. The more effortful processing (e.g. rehearsing, elaborating) that occurs during the short-term memory stage, the more likely the information will be transferred to long-term memory storage. Consciousness is necessary for any stage of memory. Forgetting can be influenced by a variety of factors, including biological, environmental, and situational. There is no set amount of time that memories need to spend in each stage before being remembered long-term.

A Principle That Seems to Underlie the Three-Stages Model of Memory