Question

Someone asks you what time it is. You check your watch and answer. A few seconds later, after you have been distracted, someone asks what time you said it was. You have forgotten. According to the traditional information-processing view, what type of memory was this?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is Short-term Memory

Explanation:Short-term memory (or "primary" or "active memory") is the capacity for holding, but not manipulating, a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.The duration of short-term memory (when rehearsal or active maintenance is prevented) is believed to be in the order of seconds.