When 80-year-old Marques is asked about his life, he is able to vividly recall his high school graduation party that occurred 60 years ago. Where was this information stored just before it was recalled by Marques?
A) Sensory memory
B) Working memory
C) Short-term memory
D) Long-term memory

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Marques's ability to recall an event from 60 years ago indicates that the information was stored in his long-term memory, which is designed to hold information for extended periods, from minutes to a lifetime.

When 80-Year-Old Marques Is Asked About His Life, He Is