According to the model of memory proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin, _____ can hold information for less than 5 seconds, whereas _____ can hold information for 30 seconds or so.
A)declarative memory; working memory
B)iconic memory; sensory memory
C)sensory memory; short-term memory
D)implicit memory; metamemory

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According to Atkinson and Shiffrin's model of memory, sensory memory can hold information for less than 5 seconds, whereas short-term memory (also known as working memory) can hold information for 30 seconds or so. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are either incorrect or unrelated to the question.

According to the Model of Memory Proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin