You looked up a friend's address for a letter you wrote.Suddenly the phone rings-wrong number.Even though you were interrupted for only a few seconds,you've forgotten the address.Which memory system failed you?
A)permanent memory
B)long-term memory
C)sensory register
D)short-term memory

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Short-term memory, also called working memory, retains information for a brief period of time, typically around 20-30 seconds. It has a limited capacity and can be easily disrupted by distractions or interruptions, as in the scenario described. Therefore, the failure in this case is in the short-term memory system. Permanent memory and long-term memory refer to information that has been stored for a longer period, while sensory register is responsible for processing sensory stimuli such as sights and sounds.

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