Which one of the following statements best characterizes the duration of the sensory register?
A) Information can last indefinitely in the sensory register if the visual or auditory image is occasionally retrieved.
B) Meaningless information fades quickly, but meaningful information may remain for hours.
C) Most visual information lasts less than a second, with auditory information lasting slightly longer.
D) Information remains for about ten seconds regardless of its nature.

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The sensory register holds information for a very brief period, with most visual information lasting less than a second and auditory information lasting slightly longer. This duration is often referred to as the iconic memory for visual stimuli and echoic memory for auditory stimuli. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because sensory register holds information for a very brief period. Option B is incorrect because meaning does not affect the duration of sensory memory. Option D is incorrect because the duration of sensory memory is not fixed and can vary depending on the type of stimuli.

Which One of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Duration