Which of the following is true of working memory?

A. Working memory's storage capacity is virtually unlimited.
B. Working memory functions as a passive storehouse with shelves to store information until it moves to long-term memory.
C. Working memory has a limited capacity, similar to the Random Access Memory of a computer.
D. Working memory allows individuals to hold information permanently as they perform cognitive tasks.


Answer: C

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