After class,Anita and Bev make plans to study for their psychology exam together but cannot decide on a time or location.In addition,Anita realizes that she left her phone in her apartment.Anita and Bev agree that it is easiest to meet at Bev's dorm.Bev gives Anita her room number and passcode.Anita likely will be able to retain this information in short-term memory,without additional processing,for ____.
A)a second or less
B)no more than 30 seconds
C)about 2 minutes
D)a maximum of 5 minutes

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According to research, short-term memory lasts around 20-30 seconds without additional processing. Therefore, Anita will likely be able to retain the information Bev gave her for no more than 30 seconds in her short-term memory, unless she actively repeats or rehearses the information.

After Class,Anita and Bev Make Plans to Study for Their