Information in short-term memory is usually lost because of
A)sensory register errors.
B)olfactic stimulation.
C)iconic stimulation.
D)interference.

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Information in short-term memory is often lost due to interference from other information competing for attention or similar information that may already be stored in memory. Sensory register errors, olfactic stimulation, and iconic stimulation do not typically affect short-term memory storage.

Information in Short-Term Memory Is Usually Lost Because of