Most models of memory assume that:
A) memory capacity and attentional resources are unlimited
B) how many things we can attend to at once depends on the nature of each task
C) with practice, there is no limit on how many activities we can perform simultaneously
D) working memory and long-term memory have the same storage capacity

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Most models of memory, including the multi-store model and the working memory model, suggest that attention is a limited resource and that our ability to attend to multiple stimuli at once depends on the nature of each task. This is supported by research showing that performance on multiple tasks decreases as their complexity increases. Option A is incorrect as memory capacity and attentional resources are considered limited. Option C is incorrect as research shows that there is a limit to the number of activities one can perform simultaneously, although this limit can vary depending on the individual and the type of activity. Option D is incorrect as working memory has a smaller storage capacity than long-term memory.

Most Models of Memory Assume That