You are introduced to someone at a party. While talking with the person, you realize that you have already forgotten the person's name. What amount of time does it typically take before such information is lost from short-term memory?
A) typically between 12 and 30 seconds
B) approximately ¼ of a second
C) usually no more than 4 seconds
D) Short-term memories typically last a lifetime.

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Short-term memory typically lasts between 12 and 30 seconds, so it is not uncommon to forget someone's name shortly after meeting them.

You Are Introduced to Someone at a Party