A ________ holds new information for very brief periods of time in a form that closely resembles the initial input.

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The sensory register is responsible for holding new sensory information (visual, auditory, etc.) for a very brief period of time, typically less than a second, in a form that closely resembles the initial input. This information is then either transferred to longer-term memory or lost. Long-term memory holds information for longer periods, while working memory is responsible for actively manipulating and processing information. Short-term memory is often used interchangeably with working memory, but specifically refers to the passive storage of information for a brief period of time.

A ________ Holds New Information for Very Brief Periods of Time