Suppose you are out of town and have to access one of your password-protected accounts.You look up the number on your password list,but by the time you are ready to access the account,you have forgotten that password.This best illustrates the limited capacity of ________ memory.

A) long-term
B) implicit
C) short-term
D) explicit

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system that is responsible for temporarily holding small amounts of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the conscious recall of facts and experiences.

Implicit Memory

Refers to the unconscious memory of skills and how to perform tasks.