Information in short-term memory that is not thought about or rehearsed will be lost from STM in about _____.
A) 30 seconds or less
B) 3 minutes or less
C) 6 minutes or less
D) 9 minutes or less
E) 12 minutes or less

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According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory, information in short-term memory that is not rehearsed or thought about will be lost in approximately 30 seconds or less. This is because short-term memory has a limited capacity and duration, and without active engagement with the information, it will quickly fade away.

Information in Short-Term Memory That Is Not Thought About or Rehearsed