In general, information in short-term memory is retained for about ________ if it is not rehearsed.
A) 2-3 seconds or less
B) 30 seconds
C) 5-20 minutes
D) 30 minutes

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Information in short-term memory is typically retained for about 30 seconds if it is not rehearsed, after which it may be forgotten if not transferred to long-term memory or actively maintained through rehearsal.

In General, Information in Short-Term Memory Is Retained for About