The immediate,very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system is referred to as

A) short-term memory.
B) sensory memory.
C) long-term memory.
D) explicit memory.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows the ability to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Short-Term Memory

Short-term memory is a cognitive system that temporarily holds a limited amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time, typically seconds to a few minutes.

Long-Term Memory

The phase of the memory process that is capable of storing information for prolonged periods of time, potentially indefinitely.