The concept of short-term memory being distinct and separate from long-term memory is an integral part of:
A) Bartlett's reconstructive (schema)theory.
B) Craik and Lockhart's levels of processing model.
C) Collins and Loftus' spreading activation model.
D) Atkinson and Shiffrin's stage theory.

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Atkinson and Shiffrin's stage theory proposed that memory is composed of three stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Short-term memory is viewed as a separate and distinct component of memory, with limited capacity and duration, and is responsible for holding information temporarily until it can be stored in long-term memory. This theory provides the most direct support for the concept of short-term memory being distinct and separate from long-term memory.

The Concept of Short-Term Memory Being Distinct and Separate from Long-Term