From results of Peterson & Peterson's classic study (1959), we can conclude that if not rehearsed, information stays in short-term memory for less than __________ seconds.
A) 3
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15
E) 20

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Peterson & Peterson's study demonstrated that without rehearsal, information in short-term memory decays rapidly, typically lasting less than 20 seconds.

From Results of Peterson & Peterson's Classic Study (1959), We