Suppose Tamika looks up a number in the telephone book. After getting a busy signal, a minute or so later she tries to call again-but has already forgotten the number! This example illustrates the limited duration of________ memory.
A) sensory
B) short-term
C) echoic
D) implicit

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The scenario described in the question demonstrates the limited duration of short-term memory, as Tamika was unable to retain the telephone number for more than a minute or so. Sensory memory refers to the initial processing of sensory information, and echoic memory is a specific type of sensory memory that pertains to auditory stimuli. Implicit memory, on the other hand, involves non-conscious memory processes that influence behavior or thought. None of these types of memory are directly relevant to the situation described in the scenario.

Suppose Tamika Looks Up a Number in the Telephone Book