Though some people use the term short-term memory to refer to memory for recent events, like weekend plans, psychologists use the term to refer to memory that is limited in
A) capacity, and to a duration of a few seconds.
B) scope, but unlimited in duration.
C) duration, but not capacity.
D) capacity, but not duration.

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Psychologists use the term short-term memory to refer to memory that is limited in capacity, meaning it has a maximum amount of information it can hold at one time. The duration of short-term memory is also limited, usually to a few seconds, before the information fades or is displaced by new information. Therefore, choice A is the best answer as it accurately reflects the definition of short-term memory in psychology.

Though Some People Use the Term Short-Term Memory to Refer