What happens to information in short-term memory that is not further processed or rehearsed?
A) The information moves back into sensory memory.
B) The information is transferred to working memory.
C) The information is sent to long-term memory.
D) The information fades or decays.

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Information in short-term memory that is not further processed or rehearsed is subject to decay, which means it fades away over time and is lost from memory.

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