After cramming a lot of information for her finals, Ianna told her friend that her brain was full. She assured her friend that she would not be able to remember anything new until she forgot what she had learned for her classes. Is it possible for Ianna's long-term memory to be full?
A)Yes, and she will have to forget some things if she wants to learn anything new.
B)No, because long-term storage capacity is unlimited.
C)Yes, but she can still use her working memory.
D)No, but only because Ianna is still young.
E)Yes, though only if she has a below-average capacity.

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Long-term memory is considered to have an unlimited capacity, meaning it doesn't get "full" like a hard drive or a physical container might. Individuals can continue learning and remembering new information throughout their lives without the necessity of forgetting old information to make room for new.

After Cramming a Lot of Information for Her Finals, Ianna