Material stored in short-term memory remains there for about ________ and then fades unless rehearsed or practiced.
A) 1/4 of a second
B) a few seconds
C) several minutes
D) one second

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Material stored in short-term memory generally stays there for a few seconds, but it can last up to several minutes with rehearsal or practice. Option A is too short and option D is too specific (only one second). Option C is also too long as short-term memory generally does not last that long without rehearsal or practice.

Material Stored in Short-Term Memory Remains There for About ________