A person is most likely to store a seven digit phone number in his or her _____ memory.
A)sensory
B)short-term
C)working
D)echoic

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A seven digit phone number is typically too long for sensory memory, which only holds information for a fraction of a second. Working memory is also unlikely to be able to hold onto the number for an extended period of time. Therefore, the most likely option is short-term memory, which can temporarily store information for up to 30 seconds or so. Echoic memory refers specifically to auditory sensory memory and is not relevant to this question.

A Person Is Most Likely to Store a Seven Digit