Regarding short-term memory (STM), which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. STM has an unlimited storage capacity and can hold information for at least 30 minutes.
b. It is very difficult to do more than one task at a time in STM.
c. Unlike long-term memory, STM is rarely affected by interruption, or displacement.
d. Although information can be stored phonetically in STM, it is most often stored in images.
ANSWER: b
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