Which memory system has an unlimited capacity and can keep information for hours or decades?
A) short-term memory
B) long-term memory
C) sensory memory
D) implicit memory

Question

Which memory system has an unlimited capacity and can keep information for hours or decades?
A) short-term memory 
B) long-term memory 
C) sensory memory
D) implicit memory

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Long-term memory has an unlimited capacity and can keep information for hours or decades, unlike sensory memory which has a very brief duration and short-term memory which has a limited capacity and can only hold information for seconds to minutes. Implicit memory is a type of long-term memory that involves non-conscious memory processes.

Which Memory System Has an Unlimited Capacity and Can Keep