When you hear a phone number and are able to recall it for about 20 or 30 seconds, the phone number is thought to reside within ________ memory.
A) sensor.
B) workin.
C) gustatory
D) procedural
E) long-term

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The ability to hold information in mind for a short period of time is known as working memory. A phone number that can be recalled for about 20 or 30 seconds is an example of information that is stored in working memory. Options A, C, D, and E do not accurately describe the type of memory involved in this situation.

When You Hear a Phone Number and Are Able to Recall