The relatively permanent part of the memory system is called what?

The relatively permanent part of the memory system is called what?

• A. Long-Term Memory
• B. Short-Term Memory
• C. Working Memory
• D. Sensory Memory

Answer: (A)

In memory, information is stored in different places with different lifespans. The relatively permanent portion is long-term memory, where knowledge, experiences, and skills can be kept for extended periods—potentially for a lifetime. This contrasts with sensory memory, which holds brief snapshots of sensory input for milliseconds; and short-term memory, which keeps a small amount of information active for a short time (seconds to a minute) but not permanently. Working memory is the active processing space we use to manipulate information from current tasks, not a separate long-lasting store. Long-term memory encompasses both explicit (things you can recall, like facts and events) and implicit (things you know how to do, like riding a bike) memories, and while it can fade or become harder to retrieve over time, it remains the most durable part of the memory system.