Wilson told Jade the preferred meal for each guest attending the dinner party.Of course Jade didn't pay attention.How long will Jade keep the information in her short-term memory without thinking about it or rehearsing it?
A) 30 seconds or less
B) 30 seconds to 1 minute
C) 1 to 5 minutes
D) 5 to 7 minutes
E) 7 to 10 minutes

Question

Wilson told Jade the preferred meal for each guest attending the dinner party.Of course Jade didn't pay attention.How long will Jade keep the information in her short-term memory without thinking about it or rehearsing it? 
A) 30 seconds or less 
B) 30 seconds to 1 minute 
C) 1 to 5 minutes 
D) 5 to 7 minutes 
E) 7 to 10 minutes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to research, the average person can only retain around 7 pieces of information in their short-term memory for approximately 20-30 seconds without rehearsing or thinking about them. Since Jade didn't pay attention to the information, it is likely that she will forget it within 30 seconds or less.

Wilson Told Jade the Preferred Meal for Each Guest Attending the Dinner