The memory system used to hold small amounts of information for relatively brief time periods of approximately a dozen seconds or so is called _____ memory.
A)sensory
B)short-term
C)long-term
D)tactile

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Short-term memory is also known as working memory and is used to hold small amounts of information for brief periods of time, typically around a dozen seconds or so. Sensory memory is used to briefly hold sensory information and lasts only a fraction of a second, while long-term memory is used to hold large amounts of information for extended periods of time. Tactile memory is not a commonly used term in psychology or cognitive science.

The Memory System Used to Hold Small Amounts of Information