The memories held in short-term memory are
A long-lived.
B sensory in nature.
C incomplete representations.
D detailed and precise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The correct answer and explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The correct answer is C) incomplete representations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short-term memory is the system that holds information for a brief period, typically ranging from a few seconds to a minute. It is responsible for storing information temporarily before it is either discarded or transferred to long-term memory. However, short-term memory does not hold complete or detailed information. It tends to store incomplete representations<\/strong> of experiences or data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This limitation arises because short-term memory has a limited capacity<\/strong> and can only store a small amount of information at any given time. Studies suggest that it can hold around 7 plus or minus 2 items, which is often referred to as Miller’s law<\/strong>. As a result, the information held in short-term memory is often fragmented and does not include all details from the sensory input. If the information isn’t rehearsed or actively attended to, it fades quickly and is lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike sensory memory, which retains raw sensory data for a brief moment after the stimulus has been removed, short-term memory processes the information in a more organized manner. However, it doesn\u2019t store every detail. For instance, you may remember the gist<\/strong> of a conversation, but you might forget exact words or facial expressions. This is why short-term memory is described as holding incomplete representations<\/strong> of stimuli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, long-term memory is meant to store information more durably and comprehensively. Short-term memory\u2019s primary function is to process and hold information temporarily while it\u2019s being transferred to long-term memory or while it\u2019s being used in the immediate context.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The memories held in short-term memory areA long-lived.B sensory in nature.C incomplete representations.D detailed and precise. The correct answer and explanation is: The correct answer is C) incomplete representations. Short-term memory is the system that holds information for a brief period, typically ranging from a few seconds to a minute. 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