Question

Oliver is trying to make an online purchase, but he doesn't have his credit card. He calls his wife, who reads the 16-digit credit card number to him. Unfortunately, Oliver cannot remember the number long enough to type it into the computer. This is because:__________.

Answer 1

Answer: The credit card number is stored in his short memory.

Step-by-step explanation:

Oliver stored the 16-digits number in his short memory, this short term memory is limited in duration and capacity. Short term memories as the name implies don't last and can easily be forgotten.