Question

Which of the following statements is true of short-term memory?Its storage capacity is virtually unlimited. It is an active memory system. It retains information for only as long as 30 seconds unless strategies are used to retain it longer. It holds information from the world in its original sensory form for only an instant.

Answer 1

Answer:

It retains information for only as long as 30 seconds unless strategies are used to retain it longer. I

Explanation:

In simple words, a short term memory can be defined as memory structure in which the limited amount of processing takes place. Unless the knowledge in short term memory is retained by repetition or other such techniques, it has a very small capacity (7 items +/- 2) and a short period (max 30 seconds). It can be seen as a secondary processor of the brain.

Thus, from the above we can conclude that the correct option is second statement.