Question

____memory involves the input and maintenance of new information held no more than 15 to 20 seconds long, whereas ____ memory involves a mental workbench, a place where mental effort is applied in memory (e.g., solving long mathematical equations).

A) Working; short term
B) Short term; working
C) Long term; short term
D) Working; long term

Answer 1

'Short term' memory involves the input and maintenance of new information held no more than 15 to 20 seconds long, wheras 'working' memory involves a mental workbench, a place where mental effort is applied in memory.

The answer would be:

B) Short term; working