Memory Test

What is another term for short-term memory?

• Secondary memory

• Long-term memory

• Primary memory

• Sensory memory

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How many items can short-term memory typically hold at once?

• 3 items

• 5 items

• 7 items

• 10 items

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For how long is most information stored in short-term memory?

• 5 to 10 seconds

• 20 to 30 seconds

• 1 to 2 minutes

• 5 minutes

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What happens to short-term memories if they are not rehearsed or actively maintained?

• They last for hours

• They last for days

• They last for mere seconds

• They last indefinitely

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Which strategy can help extend the duration of information in short-term memory?

• Ignoring the information

• Rehearsal strategies

• Storing it in long-term memory

• Writing it down

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What is the main function of short-term memory in daily life?

• To store information permanently

• To process sensory information

• To keep information readily available for a short period

• To enhance long-term memory

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What is the typical range of items that short-term memory can hold, according to the prompt?

• 5 to 9 items

• 1 to 3 items

• 10 to 12 items

• 15 to 20 items

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What is the consequence of experiencing short-term memory loss?

• Enhanced cognitive abilities

• Improved long-term memory

• Frustration and debilitation

• Increased attention span

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What is the term used to describe the quick fading of information from short-term memory?

• Memory consolidation

• Memory decay

• Memory enhancement

• Memory retrieval

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of short-term memory?

• It is very brief

• It can hold unlimited items

• It is essential for daily functioning

• It is also known as active memory

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