Encoding in short-term memory tends to be primarily acoustic, while encoding in long-term memory tends to be primarily
A) semantic
B) visual
C) attentional
D) mental

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Encoding in long-term memory is primarily semantic, meaning it focuses on the meaning of the information rather than just the sound or appearance of words. This contrasts with short-term memory, which often relies on acoustic encoding.

Encoding in Short-Term Memory Tends to Be Primarily Acoustic, While