Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Sensory register holds information for approximately 5–10 s and longer with rehearsal.
2. Failure to recall specific memory because of the presence of other memories is called interference.
3. Iconic memories last longer than echoic memories.
4. Current research indicates that sensory memory is an exact replica of an event.
5. Short-term memory has a limited capacity of seven plus or minus two items.


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True

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