Sheila is driving home for Thanksgiving break. What is the main reason she would have difficulty remembering the name of the trucking firm listed on the side of the truck she just passed?

a) She has poor visual memory.
b) Such information must be in a verbal form so it can be rehearsed.
c) Her long-term memory for such information had reached its capacity.
d) Unless she pays attention, such information will quickly fade from memory.


ANS: d

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