Why is studying sensory memory so difficult?

A) Sensory memory has no effect on the way individuals perceive the world.
B) Sensory memory cannot be distinguished from long-term memory.
C) Sensory memory is not very accurate.
D) Sensory memory disappears faster than an individual can report everything that it can hold.


Answer: D
Rationale: Very precise measurements are needed to identify sensory memory, because it disappears faster than an individual can report everything that it can hold. Despite its short duration, this highly accurate form of memory has an important effect on how we perceive the world.

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