How does long-term memory differ from short-term memory?


A Long-term memory has a smaller capacity

B Long-term memory has a longer duration

C Short-term memory has a larger capacity.

D Short-term memory does not experience decay


this is for sociology but it isn't an option

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Answer: B

Explanation: Short-term memory has a fairly limited capacity; it can hold about seven items for no more than 20 or 30 seconds at a time. Unlike sensory and short-term memory, which are limited and decay rapidly, long-term memory can store unlimited amounts of information indefinitely.