Some information in our fleeting ________ is encoded into short-term memory.
A) shallow memory
B) sensory memory
C) automatic memory
D) long-term memory

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Sensory memory is the first stage of memory processing, where information from our senses (visual, auditory, etc) is briefly registered. It is a fleeting memory that holds information for a short duration (a few seconds) and if the information is important, it is encoded into short-term memory. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Some Information in Our Fleeting ________ Is Encoded into Short-Term