Which of the following sequences best reflects the order of stages in the three-stage model of memory?
A) Sensory memory → short-term memory → long-term memory
B) Short-term memory → sensory memory → long-term memory
C) Short-term memory → working memory → long-term memory
D) Working memory → short-term memory → long-term memory

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The three-stage model of memory posits that information first enters sensory memory, which receives sensory input from the environment and holds it for a very brief period of time. From there, information that is attended to moves into short-term memory, which can hold a limited amount of information for a short period of time. If the information is rehearsed or otherwise processed, it may then be transferred into long-term memory, where it can be retrieved and used later on. Therefore, sequence A best reflects the order of stages in the three-stage model of memory.

Which of the Following Sequences Best Reflects the Order of Stages