Janika is introduced to a new student in her psychology class, and immediately class resumes. Only a minute later, Janika tries to recall the new student's name and is unable to. This demonstrates the limitations of __________ memory.

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This scenario illustrates the limitations of short-term memory, which is known for its limited capacity to hold information for a brief period, typically around 20-30 seconds, without rehearsal. Janika's inability to recall the new student's name after a short period demonstrates this limitation.

Janika Is Introduced to a New Student in Her Psychology